Physician, Employe Health; Call-in; North Hawaii Community Hospital

Company 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 to bring expanded healthcare capabilities to the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. Our rural 35-bed acute care hospital Offer a full spectrum of acute care, outpatient services and 24/7 emergency services and delivers high-quality care on a consistent basis.

QNHCH combines high tech capability with a commitment to honoring blended-care practices and procedures centered on putting patients first, creating a healing experience for the whole person – mind, body and spirit. QNHCH is a non-profit community hospital serving more than 30,00 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 of the people of Hawaii.

Oversees the clinical supervision of the Employee Health Nurse, treatment protocols, and policies and procedures with all agencies regulating employee health and safety.

Responsible for physician oversight of the occupational exposure, including consulting with team members and standing orders for post exposure prophylaxis.

Promotes the philosophy of early return to work of injured employees and supports/participates in the development of a healthy community. Employees will include those individuals who are seen by Employee Health under special agreements/contracts with other organizations.

• Supervises the Employee Health Nurse in the performance of his/her duties and continuing education in occupational health. Provides input on performance issues and performance appraisals.
• Reviews and revises treatment protocols on an annual basis.
• Provides clinical input into activities related to compliance of appropriate state and federal regulations and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the Exposure Control Plan.
• Participates in medical staff and administrative committees of (North Hawaii Community Hospital) NHCH related to employee health and safety, hospital operations, performance improvement and continuing medical education.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Human Resources Manager and members of the clinical staff toward program development and enhancement and creation of an atmosphere of mutual professional support.
• Assures that all Employee Health clinic staff complies with NHCH’s policies and procedures, corporate compliance program standards of conduct, and all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.

• Provides direct patient care when the employee specifically requests/requires physician care and/or it is inappropriate to refer to another physician.
• Oversees review of laboratory, x-ray and other reports generated through the Employee Health Department and recommends appropriate treatment, referral, or education of employees.
• Provides clinical services on an as needed basis, as scheduled in advance by Employee Health.
• Completes all documentation timely, accurately, legibly and in compliance with NHCH guidelines, and CMS regulations.

• Ensures that the health and safety of the employees of NHCH are at a level equal to or greater than the required by state and federal regulatory agencies:
• In collaboration with department staff and Administration, participates in the planning process to set reasonable goals and objectives for the department, including initiatives to promote health/wellness and a healthy community.
• Provides input for development of capital and operating budgets for Employee Health.
• In collaboration with the department staff and Administration, implements appropriate new programs.
• Provides consultative services to Human Resources in regards to workers’ compensation to lower work-related injuries/illness and supports aggressive prevention activities.

• Ensures that the quality of care provided by Employee Health staff is conformance with the high quality of medical care provided by NHCH:
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