The Physician-Surgeon will provide high-quality, safe, and compassionate surgical care for adult patients in the surgical services division. The role encompasses diagnosis, operative care, post-operative follow-up, participation in multidisciplinary care teams, and contributions to quality, patient safety, and innovation initiatives. The Surgeon will work within CRH's surgical practice and hospital setting to deliver comprehensive surgical services.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform surgical procedures appropriate to the surgeon's specialty, including laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgeries, as well as complex general surgical procedures in the hospital and affiliated surgical suites.
- Provide pre-operative consultation and evaluation, review medical history, order and interpret diagnostic tests, assess surgical risk, and obtain informed consent.
- Collaborate with anesthesia, nursing, advanced practice providers, specialists, and support teams to develop and implement peri-operative and post-operative care plans.
- Manage post-operative care, monitor recovery, manage complications, and provide follow-up visits and discharge planning.
- Participate in surgical on-call coverage as required, ensuring continuity of care for emergent surgical cases.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and adhere to hospital, regulatory, and credentialing policies.
- Contribute to quality improvement programs, patient safety initiatives, peer review, and surgical service growth strategies.
- Engage in professional development, maintain credentials, and stay current with surgical advances and best practices.
- Participate in physician practice management responsibilities as necessary, including outpatient clinic operations, referrals, and patient education.
- Support Chesapeake Regional Healthcare's mission and values of service, dignity, safety, integrity, and innovation.
Qualifications:- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited school of medicine.
- Completion of an accredited surgical residency program in the applicable specialty.
- Board certification or board eligibility in the relevant surgical specialty.
- Active or eligible for unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a full range of surgical procedures relevant to the specialty, including minimally invasive and/or robotic approaches where applicable.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with a commitment to patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic hospital environment and contribute to service growth.
- Preferred: Experience in a community hospital or health system environment, surgical practice development, or teaching/mentorship experience.
Certified by the American Board of Surgery
