Physician
Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: July 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary Nansemond Pediatricscurrently have three physicians and
one nurse practitioner. Our administrative and clinical team
consist of 11 staff on site and four off-site centralized services
for triage calls, patient outreach coordinators, billing, and
coding. The practice has 18 exam rooms and two triage rooms and an
average annual patient volume of 13,000 visits. The Pediatric
Primary Care Physician will be responsible for conducting routine
health examinations, preventive visits, and chronic and acute
illness management. The Pediatric Primary Care Physician is
accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care
according to standards of practice. The Physician functions as a
member of an inter-disciplinary team within an integrated academic
model. Suffolk, Va. continues to grow with a diverse population and
employment opportunities in the government and civilian sectors.
Suffolk has a projected pediatric growth of four percent this year.
It is located on the outskirts of the Hampton Roads area within a
reasonable drive to Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Chesapeake,
Hampton, and Norfolk. The area of Suffolk, Va boasts 19 public
schools from kindergarten-12thgrade and a variety of private
schools in the area, as well as day-care centers. Other area
attractions include Suffolk Cultural Arts Center, Suffolk Art
Gallery, area golf course, local shopping centers, and other
family-oriented activities. To find out more about the area, please
visithttps://www.virginia.org/. Location– Suffolk, VA Schedule-
Monday to Friday, 800 to 1700, Full Time, Days/Rotated On Call ROLE
RESPONSIBILITIES - Provides primary medical care for a dedicated
panel of patients, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and
chronic illness according to evidence-based standards. - Obtains
clinical histories, conducts appropriate physical examinations and
assessments, orders diagnostic testing and formulates treatment
plans. - Conducts routine health examinations, screenings and
evaluations and makes recommendations for preventive health
measures and screening tests as appropriate. - Delivers
age-appropriate anticipatory guidance. - Orders and is responsible
for the dispensing and administration of certain medications and
immunizations on-site. - Documents appropriate clinical information
in the electronic health record in a timely manner and completing
billing per CMG policy. - Reviews documents including outside
records and consultant reports and summarizes information in the
medical record. - Determines need for additional services including
but not limited to nursing, care coordination, social services,
health education, and referral for specialty care. - Participates
in regular multidisciplinary clinical team meetings and assists in
the coordination of care in a team-based setting. - Refers patients
to hospitals for emergency care and admission when needed and
communicates with hospital staff as appropriate. - Uses and
promotes evidence-based clinical practice. - Reviews on a regular
basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention. -
Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as
needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues. -
Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing
education, and other patient care programs established by CMG. -
Participate in the identification and implementation of
opportunities to enhance patient and family satisfaction. -
Academic appointments with EVMS is supported and encouraged
SUPERVISORY OPPORTUNITIES Serve as the collaborating physician of
Advanced Practice Providers. Precept medical students and Advance
Practice Providers. No supervision of direct reports required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Medical Doctor (M.D.) Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine (D.O) Pediatric Residency completion LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS Board Certification/Board Eligible Pediatric
Medicine with expectation of board certification within 2 years of
date of hire Prescribing Authority Drug Enforcement Administration
("DEA certificate") Additional Information CHKDHSis an Equal
Opportunity Employer. - Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
–click here for more information - Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected
by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please
reach out to us atTalentTeam@chkd.org
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