Physician

Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Summary Nansemond Pediatrics currently 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-12 th grade 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 visit https://www.suffolkva.us/ and https://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 CHKDHS is 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 at T alentTeam @chkd.org

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