Hospital Medicine Physician (Nocturnist)
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Job description
Join Our Kona Team as a Hospitalist – A Role Designed for You
We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Kona —better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.
We are hiring a hospitalist and a nocturnist. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.
People First in Kona
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 9 physicians and 1 nurse practitioner at Kona Community Hospital.
- Kona Community Hospital is a 94-bed full-service community hospital with 24-hour emergency services.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
- New graduates, residents, and fellows are welcome to apply.
- Open to J1 visa candidates with in-house visa specialists and filing fees covered.
Practice in the Heart of the Community
Scheduling:
- Full-time positions follow a 7-days-on, 7-days- off rotation.
- Shifts are 12 hours- 7a- 7p, 7p- 7a.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hospitalist responsibilities: ICU coverage in addition to rounding responsibilities.
- Procedural requirements: intubations, central lines, vent management, arterial lines, stress tests, PIC lines.
Living and Working in Kona:
- The sunny Kona district stretches for nearly 60 miles, from Kona International Airport to beyond Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii Island’s lava-lined western coast. The heart of Kona is a bustling gathering place just 15 minutes south of Kona International Airport. Home to shops, restaurants, and nightlife, it offers a variety of opportunities and activities for people from all walks of life.
- Numerous historical and cultural sites and museums throughout West Hawaii provide a perspective on developments that are the legacy of present-day Hawaii. These range from Hawaiian archeological sites such as Mookini Heiau in Kohala to the graceful Hilihe’e Palace and Mokuaikaua Church in Kailua-Kona to Waimea’s Parker Ranch and the modernistic Ellison Onizuka Space Museum at the Kona International Airport.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact
Kona- Centered Care:
Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Kona and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: Highly competitive salary and benefits.
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
- Quality bonus eligibility.
- Productivity bonus eligibility.