*PHYSICIANS (KAUAI -KR399) *ACTIVE RECRUITMENT*

***IMMEDIATE VACANCIES IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS – ACTIVE RECRUITMENT UNTIL NEEDS ARE MET***

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: Updated on April 05, 2024 ***Updated on August 15, 2024***

POSITION TITLE: PHYSICIAN

STATUS: Varies. See below.

SALARY : Negotiable.

LOCATION: These positions are located at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) of Kaua’i Region Healthcare Enterprises.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The position provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population. This position reports to the Regional Chief Medical Officer (CMO), position no. 109715, or its designee.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

• Internal Medicine – Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Internal Medicine – Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Staff Physician (Urgent Care) – Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Hospitalist- Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Per Diem Hospitalist (0.30 FTE)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine/osteopathy with a degree of Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy.
2. Licensure: Possession of an unencumbered license to practice medicine in the State of Hawai’i.
3. Current registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and a current State Controlled Substance license from the State of Hawai’i Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED).
4. Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience as a practicing physician.
5. Certifications: Current certification issued by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patients or unit elements.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, illness, injury, and death).
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to many interruptions and irregular hours.
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Records systems.
• Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of a patient.
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice.

NATURE OF AVAILABLE GUIDELINES CONTROLLING THE WORK: Basic guidelines include the Hawai’i Revised Statutes, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation Personnel Rules & Regulations, collective bargaining unit agreements, and requirements of the Joint Commission.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team at HHSC Kaua’i Region, where we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services at our critical access hospitals – KVMH and SMMH. We are dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care to our community.

BENEFITS

Join the Kaua’i Region Healthcare Enterprises team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your well-being!