Principal Physician (Chesapeake Specialty Care)

Job Description

Job Description

The Principal Physician delivers high-quality, patient-centered care for adult and adolescent patients, combining strong clinical judgment, surgical expertise, and excellent communication skills. The Principal Physician is committed to evidence-based care, patient safety, and collaborative practice in an outpatient and surgical setting.

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
2. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients 
3. Perform comprehensive consultations, physical examinations, and preoperative assessments
4. Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient goals, medical history, and clinical indications 
5. Perform surgical procedures in office-based, ambulatory, or hospital settings as appropriate 
6. Provide postoperative care, monitor healing and outcomes, and manage complications when necessary 
7. Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, benefits, recovery expectations, and follow-up care 
8. Collaborate with referring providers, anesthesia teams, nursing staff, and other specialists to coordinate care 
9. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record 
10. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocol development, and practice growth efforts as assigned 
11. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and clinical standards related to surgical and outpatient patient care 
12. Completes mandatory employee health, workers compensation, HR processes and other training and requirements in required time frame to ensure compliance with all FPI rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution 
• Completion of an accredited residency or equivalent approved training pathway 
• Board certified or board eligible in the physician’s primary specialty
• Active and unrestricted medical license, or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state 
• DEA registration and controlled substance authority as required 
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard clinical documentation systems 

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Specialty Care Networks’ salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. Specialty Care Network offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement.