Medical Director Physician

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?
Why Novant Health Medical Group
Novant Health Medical Group is:

• One of the largest medical groups in the nation
• Part of a nationally recognized , community-based, non-profit health system known for advanced care and clinical excellence
• Physician-led and physician-driven , with physicians serving in leadership roles across the organization
• Structured so that each market pairs a physician leader with an administrative leader , ensuring physician perspectives help shape strategic decisions

At Novant Health, people are our business. We are committed to delivering the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time, while fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, innovation, and excellence. Novant Health's core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Join us, and let's transform healthcare together.

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