Clinical Physician Executive

About the role

The Clinical Physician Executive (CPE) is a key physician leadership role within Novant Health Medical Group, responsible for guiding the strategic direction and growth of the Neurosciences Institute in Greater Charlotte. This leader will work in close partnership with administrative and clinical leaders to support the institute's priorities, strengthen alignment across sites and specialties, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care delivery.

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

Qualifications

• 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?

• 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