Is Sentara Health a good company to work for?

Sentara Health has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,433 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at Sentara Health to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sentara Health have been left by employees working as Director , Clinical Exercise Specialist and Surgical Technologist .

Does Sentara Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sentara Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sentara Health. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sentara Health?

67% of Sentara Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sentara Health 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sentara Health?

Registered Nurse (266) , Registered Nurse, BSN (98) , Nursing Care Partner (38) , Patient Access Representative (24) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (22) , Patient Care Technician (22) , Administrative Assistant (21) , Medical Assistant (19) , Staff RN (19) , Team Coordinator (19) , Business Analyst (18) , Manager (18) , Clinical Exercise Specialist (16) , Medical Technologist (16) , Licensed Practical Nurse (15)

What are the pros of working at Sentara Health according to real employee reviews?

"I hear the benefits are great but having only been there a year so far I cannot attest to that." ((in 314 reviews)); "Lots of great people with a wealth of knowledge to cheer you on in you endeavor to succeed in this industry." ((in 102 reviews)); "For the most part my coworkers all great people and always willing to help out wherever and with whatever is needed." ((in 86 reviews)); "The staff are great and awesome!" ((in 53 reviews)); "Some managers are great but not all." ((in 35 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sentara Health according to real employee reviews?

"They are constantly understaffed and the pay is low." ((in 174 reviews)); "Long hours and short" ((in 32 reviews)); "Senior leadership continues to decay over the years." ((in 28 reviews)); "Low salary and lots of work." ((in 27 reviews)); "My manager was great, but upper management only cared about what was going to benefit them even if they have to lie, deceive and cheat you." ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sentara Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sentara Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sentara Health in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sentara Health locations?

Norfolk , Virginia Beach , Harrisonburg , Hampton , Woodbridge , Chesapeake , Williamsburg , Charlottesville , Suffolk , Elizabeth City , Richmond , Newport News , South Boston , Arlington , Portsmouth , Glen Allen , Alexandria , Washington , Miami , Roanoke , Salem , Winchester , Barco , Orlando , Tidewater , Buckingham , Clarksville , Halifax , Luray , Crozet

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Sentara Health reviews

3.5

67% would recommend to a friend

(279 total reviews)

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

279 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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3.0

Apr 1, 2025

Be in the Know

Nurse manager, patient care

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The organization offers good benefits and opportunities for advancement; however, career progression often depends on having the right connections. While positions are posted, the selection process may favor pre-identified candidates, making networking a key factor in advancing within the company, regardless of experience or educational background.

Cons

The organization provides strong benefits and potential for career advancement. However, progression within the company often relies on established connections. While job postings are available, the selection process may prioritize pre-identified candidates, making networking a crucial component for advancement, sometimes outweighing experience or educational qualifications.

5.0

Mar 28, 2025

Finance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture to work for

Cons

Limited to one area of the country

3.0

Feb 25, 2025

Outpatient Physical Therapist 5+ Years

Physical therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sentara has multiple locations for OPPT and good benefit packages. I have worked with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds and age groups. Every day is something new.

Cons

Sentara OPPT is moving towards shorter treatment times, stressing productivity above all else. Clinics are extending hours and forcing long-standing therapists to change their schedules. 24 days of PTO are advertised on job listings, but salaried employees are forced to use PTO for holidays and weather-related clinic closures. According to recent information from HR, Sentara is required to pay exempt employees for a full day without utilizing PTO after the employee works half of their shift. However, management has been using PTO for any hours missed regardless of how much work was done on the given day. Snow closures forced us to use PTO, and now management is threatening to recall approved vacation time due to low PTO banks depleted by weather closures. Patient satisfaction surveys with questions about factors outside of the employees control weigh HEAVILY on performance reviews, causing the longest serving therapists to receive decreased raise amounts from previous years.

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