Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Physician to join our outpatient Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions team in the Kempsville area of Norfolk, Virginia , bordering on the city of Virginia Beach . This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while working alongside an experienced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary care team dedicated to long-term weight management success through both surgical and non-surgical approaches. An excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare system with a mission to improve health every day.
Position Highlights:
Full-time, outpatient-only Bariatric Medicine position
M-F, 8am - 5pm, some afterhours call may be required - no weekends
Work alongside 2 experienced physicians and 5 experienced APPs
Established patient base with a waiting list-rapid panel build
Diverse and high complexity case mix, including pre and post bariatric surgery patients, medical weight management, and chronic disease optimization
Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will embrace a leadership-forward role, including:
Supervision and clinical mentorship of experienced APPs, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based obesity care
Vision-setting for the role of obesity medicine across the region/system, helping shape program growth, care pathways, and integration with primary care, endocrinology, bariatric surgery, and other specialties
Participation in program development, quality improvement, and strategic initiatives
Contribution to regional education, including provider training and community engagement related to obesity care
This leadership component elevates the position beyond a traditional clinical role and aligns with candidate expectations seen in high-demand obesity medicine markets.
Patient Panel Description:
This role manages a robust, high complexity panel of adults with obesity and related metabolic conditions, including:
Patients pursuing non surgical medical weight management
Optimizing individuals in the pre operative evaluation phase for bariatric surgery
Post operative longitudinal follow up patients (nutrition, weight regain prevention, comorbidity management)
Patients with multiple obesity related comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, NASH, OSA, and cardiovascular risk disorders
Individuals requiring intensive lifestyle intervention, anti obesity pharmacotherapy, and chronic disease optimization
Benefits:
Base salary plus RVU incentives
Quality Performance Incentives up to 25K
Sign on Bonus 15K
Commencement Bonus 10K
Generous CME allowance of $5,500 per year to advance your expertise
Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
Retirement Package with Matching Contribution
Malpractice and Tail coverage
Fully Integrated EHR (Epic) with systemwide access to Dragon dictation and Dragon Copilot artificial intelligence for note creation
Enjoy 36 days off annually to promote work-life balance, plus 1 floating holiday
Education:
Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM), required
Experience:
Experience preferred
About Sentara Health:
Sentara Health is an award-winning, nonprofit healthcare system with over 2,000 providers working together to deliver outstanding, compassionate care to our communities. As an Obesity Medicine Physician here, you'll be part of a team that is committed to quality, innovation, and improving patient outcomes every day.
Community Highlights:
Located in Coastal Virginia, Hampton Roads offers an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families. Whether you're drawn to beachfront living, suburban comfort, or rural charm, the region offers:
Affordable housing and top-rated public/private schools
Outdoor activities year-round: beaches, boating, hiking, and more
Cultural amenities: concerts, sports, festivals, dining
Easy travel to Washington, D.C., Richmond, and the Research Triangle
Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.
At Sentara, we're more than a health system, we're a community of caregivers dedicated to transforming lives. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment, please contact Lisa Satoski, Physician Recruiter Specialist at to learn more!
