Lead and Innovate: PACE Medical Director Opportunity in Norfolk, VA

Sentara Medical Group has a full-time opening for a Medical Director to join our Sentara PACE (Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) team located in Norfolk, VA.

We are looking for a Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician to lead an interdisciplinary team to manage a small panel of 150-500 elderly patients, focused on quality and clinical outcomes. We have two innovative practice models, our Norfolk Comprehensive Care Clinic and our Norfolk PACE program. The ideal candidate will have a background in value-based care.

PACE is a comprehensive health care and supportive services program for frail seniors who wish to remain in their homes and community. It is an alternative to nursing facility eligible individuals who would prefer to remain at home with services coordinated by Sentara PACE. The program provides supportive care for participants, including comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services, in-home services and transportation.

Watch the video below to learn more about the PACE program:

Sentara PACE

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunity
• Clinic duties include providing primary care to patients 55+ at a low-volume clinic with typical volume of 6-10 patients a day
• Occasional home visits or visits to assisted living facilities as needed
• 8-hour workday, generally from 8am-4pm, with rotating call schedule every three weeks, Monday 5pm-Monday 8am
• APP on-site for daily patient management that works alongside physician to manage patients and do recerts 
• Team-oriented and collaborative environment with interdisciplinary team meeting for one to two hours most days

Benefit Highlights:

• Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement
• $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Malpractice and Tail coverage
• Fully-integrated EHR (Epic)

Minimum Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O., licensed to practice in Virginia
• At least three years of experience as a practicing physician 

Sentara Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system with1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers. Join our commitment in providing our patients with quality, innovative care. 

The Hampton Roads region offers something for everyone. Whether you want to relax on the beach, visit one of the many historic sites, or take part in nature by biking, swimming, sailing, kayaking, or fishing, you can do it all in southeastern Virginia. The region also boasts access to great public and private schooling options, making the area a great place to raise a family.

Please reach out to Sierra Rees, Physician Recruiter Associate at snander4@sentara.com to learn more.

• Provides an option to primary care and specialty physicians interested in an alternative to private or independent practice.
• Seeks to increase personal satisfaction, improve the quality of work-life and create favorable financial conditions for physician members in a family-friendly environment.
• Encourages professional growth and community involvement with opportunities in clinical research, leadership and governance.
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Core Benefits with Sentara Medical Group
(for both full and part time physicians)

• Competitive compensation
• Generous CME allowance
• Paid malpractice
• Health insurance plans
• 403B plan with matching benefits

Sentara Medical Group is working to raise the standard for healthcare by providing quality care throughout, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina

Sentara Medical Group (SMG) is a division of Sentara Healthcare, one of the most progressive and integrated healthcare organizations in the nation. Created in 1995 to optimize patient access by expanding Sentara's geographical reach, SMG averages over 1.5 million patient encounters per year.

Comprised of over 1,500 Physicians &, Advanced Practice Providers, SMG has its own board of directors and other self-governing capabilities. Sentara gives SMG providers many benefits, including reduced individual risks, money-saving efficiencies, and the support and resources of a nationally recognized healthcare organization. The most important benefit, however, is Sentara's reputation as the gold standard for quality healthcare.

In addition to family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, the group includes specialists in cardiology, surgery, surgical oncology, vascular services, neurology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, anesthesiology, hospital medicine, sleep medicine and more. Specialty groups at Sentara Medical Group.

Sentara Medical Group also continues to evaluate and invest in cutting-edge technology and the incorporation of the latest advancements in patient care. The Sentara app was launched in 2019, complementing Sentara MyChart®, an online tool that provides patients with secure access to their physician and electronic medical record.

Visit our Physician Opportunities to see a full list of openings

Sentara Healthcare At-A-Glance:

• 12 Acute Care Hospitals, Including 7 in Hampton Roads, 1 in Northern Virginia, 2 in the Blue Ridge Region, one in South Western Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina. 
• Advanced Imaging Centers, Nursing and Assisted-Living Centers, Outpatient Campuses.
• Home Care and Hospice in, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.
• Optima Health Plan.
• Sentara College of Health Sciences.
• Not-for-profit mission.

National Recognitions:

• Top CMS Ratings: Eight Sentara hospitals earned 4- or 5-star ratings in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, exceeding the national 3-star average.
• DNV Accreditation: All Sentara hospitals meet rigorous standards for quality and clinical best practices.
• Forbes Recognition: Named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2024).
• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality: All hospitals received High Performer designation from the Human Rights Campaign (2024).
• Leapfrog Safety Grades: 11 hospitals earned “A” or “B” grades for Fall 2024, recognizing exceptional patient safety.
• Magnet Recognition®: 10 Sentara hospitals have earned Magnet Recognition Program® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Newsweek Recognition: Five hospitals ranked in Best-In-State Hospitals 2025.
• Veteran Support: Proud V3-certified employer since 2013, committed to recruiting and retaining military veterans.

Sentara is proud to provide healthcare in America's first region. ,Located in southeast Virginia, Hampton Roads is ranked the 31st largest Metropolitan area in the United States. Recognized by a recent study as one of the nation's most diverse regions, Hampton Roads is home to just over one and a half million people and includes the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. It also includes the counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Southampton, Sussex, Surry and York, and Gates and Currituck in North Carolina. 

Sentara Healthcare has long been an integral part of the Hampton Roads community. But just what is this region all about? 

Our Vibrant Coastal Community Offers:

• Affordable living and low unemployment
• Safe cities with low and decreasing crime rates
• Excellent public, private, and higher education systems
• Oceanfront, bay front, riverside, lakeside, rural, suburban or city living
• Four mild and distinctive seasons with moderate temperatures
• Abounding cultural and historical enrichment and endless recreational activities
• Home of the largest naval base in the world

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Nationally Recognized Communities &, Statistics:

Hampton Roads ranked 15th in the nation for the highest proportion of white-collar employees. 49.4% of the regions adults are in a white-collar profession, putting Hampton Roads among the top 15 metro markets in the country (U.S. average is 45.7%). Half of the regions market is comprised of executives, managers or professionals who are affluent and active consumers.

The second largest per capita concentration of scientists and engineers in the U.S. can be found in Hampton Roads.

Hampton Roads has the largest naval base in the world with 104,465 personnel in uniform and a total annual payroll of $5.4 billion. Recent pay raises add more than $2 million per day to the regions economy.

79.6% of Hampton Roads adults own their home, which nationally ranks the area 3rd for home ownership.