Medical Provider

West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc.

$114K — $257K *
Hilo, HI 96720In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current MD, DO, NP, or PA credentials
  • Specialty training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Women's Health preferred
  • Eligible for credentialing in the State of Hawai'i
  • Experience with community health centers and diverse populations is highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive primary care services and patient education
  • Manage both acute and chronic conditions
  • Provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan
  • Refer patients to specialists as necessary
  • Participate in a collaborative, patient-centered care team
  • Supervise medical learners as appropriate
  • Ensure timely documentation in the EHR system

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
  • Participation in a multidisciplinary care environment
  • Support for health education programs
  • Involvement in preventive care protocols
Full Job Description
Multiple Roles Available | Hawai'i Island Community Health Center (HICHC)

This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who value collaboration, evidence-based care, and meaningful community impact.

Available Positions & Salary Ranges
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP): $114,467 - $154,868.20 annually
  • Physician Assistant (PA): $114,467 - $154,868.20 annually
  • Pediatrician: $190,000 - $257,058.82 annually
  • Physician (Family Practice or Internal Medicine): $190,000 - $257,058.82 annually

Qualifications
  • Current MD, DO, NP, or PA credentials
  • Specialty training or experience in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and/or Women's Health preferred
  • Eligible for credentialing in the State of Hawai'i
  • Experience working in a community health center or with underserved, low-income, and culturally diverse populations is highly desirable

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Medical Services, the Medical Provider delivers comprehensive primary care services using current clinical guidelines and evidence-based medicine. Providers play a vital role in patient education, disease prevention, and health advocacy while working within an integrated care team model.

Clinical Responsibilities
  • Deliver a full scope of primary care services, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, prescribing, and patient education
  • Manage acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and preventive health care across the lifespan
  • Provide age- and life-cycle appropriate care
  • Refer patients to specialists when care is beyond scope
  • Participate actively in an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care team
  • Provide timely phone advice and follow-up per clinic protocols
  • Supervise medical students, residents, or other health professional learners as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR system (within 48 hours, preferably same day)

Please Note:
This position does not include inpatient coverage, admitting privileges, or obstetrical deliveries.

Quality & Team Engagement
  • Participate in quality improvement, peer review, case reviews, and performance initiatives
  • Support health education programs and preventive care protocols
  • Advocate for patient needs and coordinate care across services
  • Attend provider, leadership, and all-staff meetings as required

Compliance & Professional Standards
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
  • Stay current with clinical guidelines, continuing education, and medical literature
  • Maintain all licensure, board certification, and required training
  • Comply with grant-related program requirements (e.g., Family Planning, BCCCP)
  • Follow clinic safety, infection control, emergency, and disaster preparedness protocols

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong clinical judgment and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Ability to work compassionately and non-judgmentally with diverse populations
  • Working knowledge of EHR systems and Microsoft Office
  • Cultural sensitivity and willingness to serve a multilingual patient population

Work Environment & Schedule
  • Eight- or ten-hour workdays, scheduled based on operational needs
  • Clinic-based work environment
  • Exposure to infectious diseases inherent in clinical care
  • This is an exempt position under FLSA

Personal Characteristics We Value
  • Team-oriented and collaborative
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
  • High integrity and professionalism
  • Organized, adaptable, and respectful of diverse communities

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