Hospitalist Jobs in Virginia

Hospitalist jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated across acute care hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers, with openings at every level from new graduates completing residency through senior attending and medical director roles. The heaviest hiring activity is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Norfolk, where large systems such as Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain ongoing hospitalist staffing needs. The most consistently sought specialties are adult inpatient medicine, nocturnist coverage, and co-management with surgical services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles37
Top employerVHC Health
Top cityArlington, VA
Cities hiring16
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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PRN Hospitalist Physician
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PRN Hospitalist Physician
VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$120.2 - $265.5/hr
1,001-5,000

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Physician (Hospitalist) GP-0602-14
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Physician (Hospitalist) GP-0602-14
Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA
Portsmouth, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$165k - $336k/yr

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Full-Time Day Hospitalist Physician in Richmond, VA
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Full-Time Day Hospitalist Physician in Richmond, VA
TeamHealth
Richmond, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$135 - $160/hr
10,000+

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OB/GYN Hospitalist in Fairfax, VA
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OB/GYN Hospitalist in Fairfax, VA
TeamHealth
Fairfax, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
10,000+

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OB/GYN Hospitalist
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OB/GYN Hospitalist
TeamHealth
Fairfax, Virginia
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
$165 - $165/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Hospitalist Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
6 jobs
Newport News
5 jobs
Richmond
4 jobs
Fairfax
3 jobs
Winchester
3 jobs
Charlottesville
3 jobs
Lynchburg
2 jobs
North Chesterfield
2 jobs
Grundy
1 job

Hospitalist Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

VHC Health6 open roles
Pediatrix Medical6 open roles
Riverside Health5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist jobs across Virginia.

  • Active Virginia medical license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine required
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited internal medicine or family medicine residency program
  • Board certification or active board eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required prior to start date
  • Experience with EHR platforms such as Epic or Cerner in an inpatient setting
  • Strong skills in care transitions, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary team communication

Hospitalist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hospitalist in Virginia?

To become a hospitalist in Virginia, you must first complete medical school and an ACGME-accredited residency in internal medicine, family medicine, or a related specialty, then obtain an active medical license through the Virginia Board of Medicine. Most Virginia employers also require board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Family Medicine. Many candidates apply directly to hospital medicine programs after residency.

How much do hospitalists make in Virginia?

Hospitalists in Virginia earn a median of about $278,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,490 for the lowest 10% to over $417,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire hospitalists in Virginia?

Employers hiring hospitalists in Virginia right now include VHC Health, Pediatrix Medical, and Riverside Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers drive most of the consistent hospitalist hiring across the state.

Which Virginia cities have the most hospitalist jobs?

Arlington, Newport News, and Richmond have the most hospitalist openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's volume is anchored by Inova's large hospital network, Richmond's demand is driven by VCU Health and HCA Virginia, and Norfolk's openings reflect Sentara Healthcare's regional footprint across Hampton Roads.

Are there remote hospitalist jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Hospitalist medicine is an inherently on-site role requiring direct patient evaluation, procedures, and real-time coordination with nursing and specialist staff. About 33% of hospitalist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which typically reflects telemedicine nocturnist coverage or remote triage and co-management arrangements rather than fully remote positions.

How can I get hired as a hospitalist in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to hospital medicine fellowship programs or new-graduate hospitalist tracks offered by Virginia systems such as Inova, Sentara, and VCU Health, which are designed for physicians completing residency. Candidates with a Virginia medical license and active board eligibility hold a clear advantage. Lateral moves from internal medicine residency rotations at Virginia teaching hospitals also open doors, as many systems hire residents they have already worked with.

Where can I find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Virginia employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the positions that match.

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