Physician Surgeon Specialist

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