KAUA’I REGION HOSPITALIST

Exempt
Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital
Posted on September 24, 2021

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: September 24, 2021 ***Updated on September 20, 2023***

POSITION TITLE: KAUA’I REGION HOSPITALIST

STATUS: Exempt | Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: Negotiable

LOCATION: Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital – Waimea, Kaua’i, Hawai’i

The Regional Hospitalist performs a variety of procedures in a rural hospital setting. Manages patients through the continuum of hospital care, seeing patients in the ER and following them into the critical care unit, and organizing post-acute care. The Hospitalist’s main responsibility is to recommend and create comprehensive treatment plans for hospitalized patients. This includes working with the patient’s primary physician to create recovery plans for patients after they leave the hospital. required to perform orders treatments, tests, and consults with specialty physicians and primary care physicians where appropriate. The Hospitalist Medical Director reports to the Kaua’i Region Hospitalist Medical Director or its designee.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the records of hospitalized patients; including updating information and charts and keeping track of new treatments, and monitoring patient progress.
Complete daily Rotations.
Review patient records and medical history.
Coordinate with the hospitalist team to determine the best course of treatment.
Perform regular rounds to monitor patient condition and improvements, making adjustments to treatment as necessary.
Accept care of critical patients from outside Emergency Personnel brought in via ambulance.
Answer patient questions about their condition and diagnose patients and develop treatment plans.
Order diagnostic tests from other medical providers.
Accurately Chart patient symptoms and behaviors.

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
Retirement plans
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications.

Education, Experience, and Training:

Minimum of two (2) years of physician experience practicing medicine in a rural hospital setting and true passion for working with rural populations with proven clinical skills and experience which demonstrate:

Strong clinical knowledge and competence.
Knowledge of process improvement processes and approaches.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to organize work, prioritize, and multi-task.
Ability to think Strategically.
Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice with preferably a focus on hospitalist training.
Active medical license in the State of Hawai’i.
Active DEA registration.
Completion of continuing education in practicing rural medicine.
Excellent bedside manner.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and have limited periods of rest.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the quality, financial, managerial, and marketing aspects of hospital medicine.
Willingness to be on call for three (3) or more days in a row with minimal rest.
Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

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.

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To apply for this job email your details to cosuna@hhsc.org

HOW TO APPLY: Please complete our HHSC Employment Application even if you are submitting your resume. Once complete, you may either email your application and any other relevant documents directly to Kauai Recruitment at kauaijobs@hhsc.org or mail them to our address listed below with an attention to our Human Resources Department.

For any inquiries, please contact us at:

HHSC- Kauai Region Human Resources 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796 KVMH: (808)338-9425 | SMMH: (808)823-4116 KVMH Fax: (808)338-9286 | SMMH Fax: (808)823-4179 Email: kauaijobs@hhsc.org

Recruitment posting are continuous until needs are met
All job vacancies will be posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. Applications will be kept active for six (6) months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment will be required to become a Hawaii resident within a reasonable time from hire.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be conditioned on the results of a complete physical examination, which includes a drug screening. For certain job categories, applicants may be referred to an HHSC-designated physician, rather than the applicant’s personal physician of choice. The cost for all physical examinations, except the cost for the drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation shall bear the cost of the drug screening.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

HOW TO APPLY: Please complete and submit our HHSC Employment Application. Only applicants that have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with the hiring manager. Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications. Applications received for positions with "Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met" will be accepted as long as there are vacancies. Inactive/filled announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

STEPS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, SUBSEQUENT APPEALS: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include 1. The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2. the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is a statute or rule violation, and 3. any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Complaint and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

Contact Information

The Kauai Regional Office of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is located at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, 4643 Waimea Canyon Road, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please click on this link. For additional information, call SMMH:(808)823-4116 or KVMH:(808)338-9425 or e-mail kauaijobs@hhsc.org

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT SMMH:(808)823-4116 or KVMH:(808)338-9425 (TTD/TTY) OR EMAIL kauaijobs@hhsc.org TO DISCUSS SPECIAL NEEDS IN APPLYING.