About this opportunity
Novant Health lists this Pulmonology Physician opportunity in kernersville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What We're Looking For
Clinical Physician Executive - Critical Care & Pulmonary Services
Novant Health is seeking a Clinical Physician Executive, Critical Care & Pulmonary Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for critical care and inpatient/outpatient pulmonary programs across the Triad Region. This physician leader will partner with executive and clinical leadership to advance quality outcomes, support program growth, drive operational excellence, and ensure exceptional patient care delivery across multiple hospital settings.
The Clinical Physician Executive will play a key role in developing and executing regional strategy, fostering physician engagement, leading quality and safety initiatives, and supporting the continued growth and advancement of critical care and pulmonary services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical and operational leadership for critical care and pulmonary services across the Triad Region
Partner with system and regional leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, operational priorities, and growth initiatives
Lead efforts to improve quality, patient safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes
Support the development and implementation of evidence-based best practices and standardized care models
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and administrative leaders to optimize care delivery and care transitions
Drive operational excellence, resource utilization, and performance improvement initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
Support physician recruitment, retention, engagement, and professional development
Lead regional provider meetings and foster collaboration among critical care and pulmonary teams
Champion Novant Health's mission, values, diversity, inclusion, and culture of belonging
Position Structure
The Clinical Physician Executive role combines clinical practice and leadership responsibilities.
Required Education, Training & Certification:
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Fellowship training in:
Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, or
Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
Board Certified in:
Critical Care Medicine (CCM) and/or Pulmonary Medicine
Required Experience
5+ years of ICU Medical Director experience
Demonstrated involvement in quality and patient safety initiatives
Experience leading multidisciplinary critical care teams
Committee leadership experience
Experience with throughput and capacity management initiatives
Sepsis program involvement or oversight
Experience developing and implementing care models or clinical strategy initiatives
Preferred Experience
ECMO experience or exposure
Cardiac Critical Care experience
Advanced bronchoscopy experience
Tele-ICU experience
Clinical research involvement
Outpatient pulmonary practice experience
Advanced degree such as MBA, MHA, or MPH
About Novant Health's Triad Region: Novant Health's Triad Region is comprised of five hospitals, including Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, the region's tertiary referral center, and four community-based hospitals that provide high quality, patient-centered care close to home. The Triad Region hospitals operate with a closed ICU model, partnering closely with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, evidence-based critical care across the region. This integrated network offers physicians the opportunity to practice in both community and tertiary care settings while benefiting from seamless collaboration, coordinated specialty support, and access to advanced resources throughout the Novant Health system.
Why Novant Health
At Novant Health, we are committed to delivering remarkable care while creating a culture where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. This physician leader will have the opportunity to shape the future of critical care and pulmonary services across a growing regional network while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, physician engagement, and organizational performance.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
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