DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on wellness, prevention, and long-term health management. This role requires broad clinical expertise, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Physicians serve as advocates and partners in their patients' healthcare journeys, coordinating care with specialists and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
Clinical Responsibilities- Diagnose and treat medical conditions within the scope of primary care practice.
- Provide preventive care, health maintenance services, and patient education.
- Conduct health risk assessments and recommend appropriate screenings and testing.
- Manage acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions.
- Develop meaningful relationships with patients to support long-term health and wellness.
- Evaluate the urgency of medical concerns and direct patients to the most appropriate level of care.
- Coordinate care with specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Participate in shared decision-making regarding treatment plans and goals of care.
- Supervise medical students and residents during clinical rotations, as applicable.
Team-Based Care & Population Health- Practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model.
- Support preventive medicine, chronic disease management, transitional care management, and complex care management.
- Utilize innovative approaches to care delivery, including telehealth, telephone visits, and electronic communications.
- Actively engage patients and caregivers in achieving healthcare goals.
- Collaborate with care teams to develop and implement coordinated care plans.
- Participate in team meetings, huddles, and quality improvement initiatives.
Administrative Responsibilities- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, HIPAA regulations, and corporate compliance standards.
- Prepare medical records, reports, and clinical correspondence.
- Provide oversight and guidance to nursing and clinical support staff.
- Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and medical staff activities.
Professional Development & Quality- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and continuing medical education requirements.
- Adhere to Joint Commission and other applicable accreditation standards.
- Promote a culture of safety and quality throughout the organization.
Minimum Qualifications- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty.
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Hawaiʻi.
- DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain).
- Membership in good standing with The Queen's Medical Center Medical Staff with appropriate privileges throughout employment.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, team-based care.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience practicing in an ambulatory care setting.
- Experience with population health management and value-based care models.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary care teams.
Base salary begins at $278,266/year with opportunity for productivity and quality incentives.
