Physician - Palliative Care

Overview

The Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group is comprised of over 900 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Together with our four medical centers (Kapi‘olani, Pali Momi, Straub, and Wilcox) and more than 80 convenient clinic locations statewide, our nonprofit health system is one of the state’s largest health care providers. Our network of physicians and specialists work together to provide a distinctive and effective model of coordinated care for maintaining the health and wellness of our patients.

Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group is seeking a highly motivated palliative care physician to serve as the Medical Director of the Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Service at Straub Medical Center. Clinical responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient services, building effective relationships with consulting physicians to ensure communication and follow-up, and creating a culture of collaboration among specialists, primary care physicians, nurses, social work, case management, pharmacy and other staff to meet the needs of patients and families.

There are substantial opportunities for teaching, including supervision of house staff and medical students. There are also leadership opportunities within performance measurement/quality improvement, as well as opportunities to participate in research projects, hospital committees, and community outreach efforts.

• Provide inpatient and outpatient palliative care services as Medical Director of the Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Service at Straub Medical Center.
• Build effective relationships with consulting physicians to ensure communication and follow-up.
• Create a culture of collaboration among specialists, primary care physicians, nurses, social work, case management, pharmacy and other staff to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Participate in teaching, including supervision of house staff and medical students.
• Engage in leadership activities within performance measurement/quality improvement.
• Participate in research projects, hospital committees, and community outreach efforts as applicable.

• Hospice or palliative care experience required, and administrative leadership preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine
• Board-certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine required
• Must have current, valid and unrestricted medical license

Location: Straub Benioff Medical Center

Work Schedule: Day - 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: Yes

Req 29379

Category: Physician

Other information: N/A

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training,as well as internal peer equity.