Physician Surgeon Specialist

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare seeks a Physician–Surgeon to deliver high-quality surgical care for adult patients within our surgical services division. You will oversee diagnosis, operative care, and postoperative follow-up while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient safety and outcomes.

The role requires completion of an accredited surgical residency, board certification or eligibility, and an active Virginia license.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited surgical residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in the relevant surgical specialty.
• Active or eligible Virginia medical license.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Proficiency in a full range of surgical procedures including minimally invasive and robotic approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures including laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgeries.
• Provide pre-operative consultation and evaluate medical history.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and care teams to develop peri-operative plans.
• Manage post-operative care, monitor recovery, and discharge planning.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.
• Maintain EMR documentation and adhere to policies.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and stay current with advances in surgery.
• Support practice management responsibilities as needed.
• Align with Chesapeake Regional Healthcare’s mission and values.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Surgical residency completed

Board certification or eligibility

Job description

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