General Surgeon (North Hawaii Community Hospital, Big Island)

Description

• Conducts patient examinations to assess medical conditions and determine surgical risk.
• Reviews medical history, medications, allergies, and physical condition to assess the most appropriate surgical or treatment plan.
• Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and deformities using invasive, minimally invasive, or non‑invasive surgical methods.
• Orders, interprets, and utilizes diagnostic tests in creating treatment plans.
• Prescribes pre‑ and post‑operative treatments, including medications, diets, and wound‑care procedures.
• Communicates clearly with patients and families regarding diagnoses, test results, and plan‑of‑care decisions.
• Leads and collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Refers patients to specialists or other practitioners when appropriate.
• Monitors patient progress, documents all care activity, and ensures compliance with NHCH, regulatory, and governmental guidelines.
• Collaborates with practice management to support accurate billing, coding, and CPT documentation.
• Provides surgical consultation and support to fellow surgeons and physicians.
• Participates in hospital on‑call coverage and responds timely to consults and emergencies.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives, medical staff committees, and development of clinical protocols.
• Demonstrates and upholds QHS core values of compassion, aloha, respect, and excellence.
• Ensures patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with patients, families, staff, and colleagues.
• Manages OR time efficiently and supports workflow of surgical services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Broad knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic surgical principles, including pathology, drug therapies, and preventive care.
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to evaluate complex medical information and determine optimal surgical solutions.
• Excellent motor skills and hand–eye coordination for effective surgical instrument use.
• Ability to perform under pressure, including emergency situations and extended or irregular hours.
• Effective leadership skills to guide interdisciplinary medical staff.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, listening abilities, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with diverse populations.
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement, including required CME.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine or ECFMG certification.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery.
• Board eligible candidates must achieve certification within timelines set by NHCH medical staff bylaws.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Hawai‘i.

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical/surgical experience.