Obstetrician​/Gynecologist; North Hawaii Community Hospital

Overview

In January 2014, Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital became part of The Queen’s Health Systems, a not-for-profit corporation established in 1985. The hospital provides a full spectrum of acute care, outpatient services and 24/7 emergency services to residents and visitors in North Hawaii. The organization is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care and to honoring blended-care practices and procedures focused on the whole person – mind, body and spirit.

Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital (QNHCH) is a non-profit community hospital serving more than 30,000 residents and visitors in North Hawaii. The Queen’s Health Systems mission is to fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality healthcare services to improve the wellbeing of Native Hawaiians and all people of Hawaii.

The OB/GYN Staff Physician is responsible for delivering high-quality, effective medical and surgical care to obstetrical and gynecologic patients of NHCH. This provider concentrates on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health problems specific to the female anatomy, including breast and cervical cancer, urinary tract and pelvic disorders, and hormonal disorders. The physician will embrace a collaborative practice model with Family Practice Obstetricians and certified nurse midwives and perform assigned duties while upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and supporting NHCH’s mission, vision and values.

• Provides medical and surgical care related to pregnancy and the female reproductive system.
• Performs gynecologic surgical procedures, both routine and emergent.
• Specializes in childbirth, guiding patients from prenatal diagnosis to delivery and postpartum care.
• Examines patients, takes histories, screens for breast, cervix and ovarian cancers.
• Embraces normal, physiologic processes while providing respectful care.
• Monitors the mother and fetus during pregnancy.
• Detects fetal and maternal disorders of pregnancy.
• Supports holistic, non-interventional obstetrical care when appropriate.
• Delivers babies, vaginally or by cesarean section.
• Supports patient and family-centered care decisions.
• Involves patients and families by explaining diagnoses, plans of care, possible outcomes and other pertinent information.
• Discusses and prescribes contraceptives and may refer for fertility treatments as appropriate.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Ensures proper patient documentation is timely, accurate and compliant with office, NHCH and governmental requirements.
• Creates treatment plans and enters orders promptly for execution by appropriate staff.
• Counsels patients on diet, hygiene and preventive health care, including social and environmental considerations.
• Works with practice management to ensure proper billing, coding and CPT code assignment.
• Interacts positively with NHCH staff and provides inter-departmental medical consultation as requested.
• Coordinates care for patients needing specialty services.
• Provides on-call services as directed by Medical Director, Ambulatory.
• Responds to calls in a timely manner per Department Rules and Regulations and specialty privileges.
• Promotes a functional team approach to service delivery.
• Gives and accepts feedback respectfully and acts professionally, complying with practice policies, procedures and laws.
• Participates in developing medical services, including protocols, standard procedures and management of patient-care activities.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine or ECFMG certification.
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Hawaii.
• Board certified or board eligible in OB/GYN. If board eligible, must become board certified within time frames established by the medical staff bylaws.
• Current BLS and NRP certification.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in obstetrical and gynecological medical and surgical care for patients of all ages.
• During employment, shall be a member of the NHCH medical staff in good standing with appropriate privileges.
• Qualified for appointment on the faculty of the University of Hawaii John
  
  A. Burns School of Medicine.

Base salary begins at $382,088/year with opportunity for productivity and quality incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet