Clinical Physician Executive

Novant Health Provider Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in Charlotte seeks a Clinical Physician Executive to lead the Neurosciences Institute. This unique role blends clinical and administrative responsibilities, requiring substantial leadership experience and board certification in a relevant specialty. The executive will guide over 30 clinics and a team of 50+ physicians, focusing on strategic growth and quality improvement. Applicants with significant leadership expertise and a commitment to patient-centered care are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in a relevant neuroscience specialty.
• 10+ years of physician leadership experience required.
• Must have North Carolina medical licensure or be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Guide the strategic direction and growth of the Neurosciences Institute.
• Provide leadership across approximately 30 clinics and over 50 physicians.
• Drive quality improvement and operational alignment.

Skills

Physician governance

Change leadership

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Quality and performance improvement

Dashboard and data interpretation

Executive communication and presentation skills

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in relevant neuroscience specialty

North Carolina medical licensure

Minimum of 10 years of physician leadership experience

Job description

Overview

What We Offer Novant Health Medical Group is seeking an experienced, visionary physician leader to serve as Clinical Physician Executive (CPE) for the Neurosciences Institute in the Greater Charlotte region. This is a unique opportunity to help lead one of the region’s largest and fastest-growing neurosciences platforms, partnering clinical and operational leadership to shape strategy, drive quality, support physician and APP engagement, and advance exceptional patient care across a broad and growing footprint.

The CPE will provide leadership across approximately 30 clinics, supporting a team of 50+ physicians and 65+ advanced practice providers within Neurosciences in the Greater Charlotte market.

About The Role

The Clinical Physician Executive is a key physician leadership role within Novant Health Medical Group, responsible for partnering with administrative and clinical leaders to support the strategic, operational, financial, and clinical performance of the Neurosciences Institute in Greater Charlotte. This leader will work in close partnership with the market’s administrative leadership and physician leaders to advance institute priorities, strengthen alignment across sites and specialties, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care delivery. The role is structured as a 50% clinical / 50% administrative position, allowing the selected physician to remain actively engaged in patient care while helping lead the future direction of the institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with administrative and physician leadership to guide the strategic direction and growth of the Neurosciences Institute in Greater Charlotte
• Provide physician leadership across a large, multisite regional platform that includes approximately 30 clinics, 50-60 physicians, and 65-75 APPs
• Support program growth, expansion, and operational alignment across the region
• Drive quality improvement, clinical standardization, and performance excellence across service lines and sites of care
• Collaborate with organizational leaders across medical staff, operations, and clinical teams to design and improve patient care programs, standards of practice, policies, and procedures
• Participate in organization-wide performance improvement activities and support alignment with broader Novant Health priorities
• Develop and mentor physician leaders, including subspecialty and market-level leaders
• Partner in physician and APP recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts
• Help lead financial stewardship for the institute, including budget performance, variance review, and identification of growth and efficiency opportunities
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the Neurosciences Institute within the organization and in the community

What We\'re Looking For

• MD or DO
• Board certification in a relevant neuroscience specialty
• Current or eligible North Carolina medical licensure
• Minimum of 10 years of physician leadership experience
• Active medical staff membership within the Novant Health market and participation in Novant Health Medical Group, or ability to establish both
• Demonstrated strength in:
  • Physician governance
  • Change leadership
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Quality and performance improvement
  • Dashboard and data interpretation
  • Executive communication and presentation skills

Preferred

• Experience with clinical registries, quality programs, and national accreditation standards
• Experience supporting residency or fellowship programs
• Experience working in a multi-hospital or integrated health system
• Advanced leadership training such as an MBA, MHA, MPH, or formal physician leadership development program

Why Choose Novant Health?

Novant Health Medical Group is a large, physician-led organization within a nationally recognized non-profit health system. It emphasizes physician leadership across the organization and pairs a physician leader with an administrative leader in each market.

At Novant Health, people are our business. We are committed to delivering a remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time, while fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, innovation, and excellence. We invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our opportunities. Join us, and let’s transform healthcare together.

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