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Advanced Practice Provider - Behavioral Health (Inpatient)

Sentara Health logoSentara Health$107,786–$312,000/yrHarrisonburg, VAFull timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open advanced practice provider jobs in Virginia post a median of $65.94 an hour, the middle half $63.89–$74.73, across 37 jobs that state their pay. Advanced practice providers employed in Virginia earn a median of $61.45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg reported 67 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,796,630 hours worked: 4.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 4 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Sentara Rmh Medical Center

Medicare gives Sentara Rmh Medical Center 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Virginia's hospitals average 3.7). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 57% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Virginia hospitals by rating.

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Medicare lists Sentara Rmh Medical Center as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.

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About the job

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Behavioral Health

Overview

Sentara Medical Group has an employment position available for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join Sentara Inpatient Behavioral Health Specialists, located in Harrisonburg, VA . Nicknamed "The Friendly City", Harrisonburg is surrounded by some of the most spectacular mountain ranges and outdoor recreation in Virginia and is only 2 hours from Washington, DC.

Position Highlights

  • Team of 2 MDs, 1 NP
  • Monday – Friday; 8:00a-5:00p
  • 100% Inpatient, 20 bed unit, ages 18+
  • Partner with Physicians for initial assessments, monitor daily progress, and discharges
  • Provide medication management and psychotherapy when appropriate
  • Partner with care coordination teams, families, and patients
  • Assess and manage crisis situations
  • No Call or Weekends

Benefit Highlights

  • Comprehensive Benefits to include: medical, dental, vision
  • 401a and 403b Retirement packages
  • Malpractice and Tail coverage
  • $3,000 Annual CME allowance
  • $5,000 Annual QPI Bonus
  • $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
  • Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
  • PSLF Eligible, Non-Profit

Sentara RMH Medical Center, located in Harrisonburg, VA, is a 238-bed community hospital serving a seven-county area with a population of close to 218,000 residents throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Become part of a physician-led healthcare system that is known for being top-tier, innovative, and high performing multispecialty group with over 1,500 providers located throughout Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $107,785.60 - $312,000.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

From Sentara Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with 12 (source: Sentara Health, About Us) hospitals and more than 400 (source: Sentara Health, About Us) sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Source: Sentara Health, About Us

Based in Norfolk, VAHires in Virginia, North CarolinaPay on its listings: 73% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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