Neurological Surgeon

Description

• Deliver inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical trauma care, including admissions, consultations, crisis management, and follow-up.
• Serve as the admitting or consulting attending physician as appropriate.
• Participate in QMC’s emergency neurosurgical trauma call rotation.
• Evaluate potential neurosurgical trauma transfers via the Emergency Department and transfer call center.
• Develop and implement quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation.

• Teach and supervise JABSOM medical students and residents, as well as residents from other participating programs.
• Participate in nursing and allied health education.
• Mentor neurosurgery fellows and early-career surgeons, as assigned.

• Support quality oversight for the neurosurgical program, including both employed and private neurosurgeons.
• Participate in development of a comprehensive neurosurgical service, including strategic planning and telemedicine.
• Create evidence-based guidelines to optimize neurosurgical care across QMC.

• Collaborate with hospital specialties to develop and refine neurosurgical trauma policies and clinical guidelines.
• Support outreach and educational efforts for community hospitals across Hawai‘i.
• Ensure compliance with TJC, State, Federal, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting equipment, technology, and supplies for neurosurgical care.
• Serve on hospital committees that influence neurosurgical trauma care.
• Maintain CME requirements to support specialty certifications (ACS Trauma Center, TJC Stroke Center, etc.).
• Promote teamwork, professional communication, and collaboration across departments.
• Support development of sustainable neurosurgical trauma call coverage.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine or ECFMG certified.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice in Hawai‘i (or ability to obtain).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery.
• Eligible for appointment to the QMC Medical Staff with appropriate privileges.
• Qualified for faculty appointment at the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine.

• Work at the state’s premier medical center, serving as the leading trauma referral center for the Pacific.
• Live where others vacation, with access to beaches, hiking, year-round warm weather, and outdoor recreation.
• Join a diverse, multicultural community rooted in respect, inclusivity, and the spirit of aloha.
• Experience a balanced lifestyle, with shorter commutes, strong community connections, and a focus on well-being.
• Make a meaningful impact on patient care across the islands, caring for local families and underserved communities.