Physician

Staff PhysicianDepartment / Team: Clinical
Term Duration: Contract

Reports To: Medical Director

Type: PT/FT

Location: Hilo, Hawai‘i

Application Deadline: Open until filled

About Maika’i Health
Established in 2019, Maika’i Health (MH) is a 501(c)(3) Hawai‘i non-profit. The MH team strives to deliver high quality, culturally responsive, comprehensive patient-centered outpatient health care that is equitable and accessible for all in East Hawai‘i.

The mission of Maika’i Health is, “To be the patient-centered healthcare home that is accessible for all and be the center of healthcare learning excellence in East Hawai‘i.”

About the position
We are looking for a physician to work collaboratively as a member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team to assure delivery of exceptional care consistent with the Maikaʻi Health mission. The physician shall be responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the medical standards of care including, but not limited to: assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, evaluation of patient status, and dissemination of patient health education.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide preventive care and annual wellness visits, including screening and immunizations.
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient-specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability.
• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Utilizes electronic health record system to document and appropriately code patient encounters within policy regulations.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients’ individual circumstances.
• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.

Candidate requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from a professionally accredited medical school.
• Current Medical license to practice as Physician as issued by the Hawai‘i Medical Board.
• Completion of residency program specializing in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Credentialed by major third-party payers in Hawai‘i is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant health or related fields.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks in a family practice setting is highly desirable.
• Experience in public health or non-profit organization, including any related background in community organizing and/or development is highly desired.
• Strong commitment to the organization’s Mission and values with the ability to demonstrate that commitment in daily interactions.
• Experience that demonstrates commitment to racial and social justice and community engagement to impact change at the community level.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think of several possible explanations or alternatives for a situation, anticipate potential obstacles, and develop contingency plans to overcome them.
• Ability to adequately assess a situation, make sound judgement, use relevant information to support the decision, and be able to distinguish useful information from the irrelevant one when making a decision.
• Effective time-management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload and deliver work products within deadlines.
• Experience in project development and management, budgets, and work plans.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel 10%, which may fluctuate depending on program schedules.

Contact us to apply

Maika‘i Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

To apply for this role, please email HR@maikaihealth.org. Attach your resume and a cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit for our team!

Any candidate selected for interview shall be required to furnish three professional references.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $190,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person