Physician - Neonatal Hospitalist

Hawaii Pacific Health•Honolulu, HI

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of board-certified Neonatologists, the hospitalists provide direct patient care for all NICU patient populations. The role of the hospitalist includes primary data gathering and physical assessment, participation in rounds with formulation of plans and direct communication with families on a daily basis. Hospitalists are expected to become proficient in procedures, including airway management, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, basic ECMO management and ventilator management. This position includes affiliation with the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine. Candidates would join a close and collaborative 35-member division, including Hospitalists, Nurse Practitioners and Neonatologists, staffing a new 74-bed single room NICU, providing the highest quality of care to newborn infants in Hawaii and the Pacific Region. Candidates should be Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatrics. Why the Hawai'i Pacific Health Medical Group? The Hawai'i Pacific Health Medical Group (HPHMG) is comprised of approximately 900 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. It was formed in December 2019 to unify our employed physicians and advanced practice providers at Hawai'i Pacific Health's medical centers and clinics into one medical group. The consolidation brings the talent and expertise of our providers together to ensure consistency and excellence in patient outcomes and patient experiences throughout Hawai'i Pacific Health. Members of HPHMG function as one team and share a collective commitment to provide consistent, high-quality care and service to our patients, their families and our community as they work together toward our mission to create a healthier Hawai'i. This optimal organizational structure also supports Hawai'i Pacific Health's efforts to make our organization a great place for our providers to practice medicine by promoting collegiality, teamwork, collaboration and well-being. About Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children is Hawai'i's only maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty hospital. It is well recognized as Hawai'i's leader in the care of women, infants and children. With 253 beds, the not-for-profit medical center delivers an average of 6,000 babies per year and is also a medical teaching and research facility. Specialty services for patients throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific region include intensive care for infants and children, 24-hour emergency pediatric and adult care, critical care air transport and high-risk perinatal care. Over 1,400 employees and more than 700 physicians provide specialty care at Kapi'olani. The medical center is home to the Kapi'olani Women's Center and the Women's Cancer Center, and offers numerous community programs and services, such as specialty pediatric clinics, the Kapi'olani Child Protection Center and the Sex Abuse Treatment Center. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits include relocation, malpractice, professional expense allowance and retirement savings programs. Combine the advantages of an integrated group practice with the cultural diversity, superb lifestyle, excellent climate and year-round activities of one of the happiest and healthiest places in the country! Please attach a resume and/or curriculum vitae with a cover letter when you submit an online application. Location: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Requirements

Candidates should be Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

provide direct patient care for all NICU patient populations
primary data gathering and physical assessment
participation in rounds with formulation of plans
direct communication with families on a daily basis
become proficient in procedures, including airway management, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, basic ECMO management and ventilator management