PHYSICIAN - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - KANEOHE, OAHU

About the role

This position diagnoses and treats medical illnesses, diseases and disorders of the human body. Renders professional medical services covering a variety of medical problems in patients of all ages; or renders professional medical services in a specialized field of medicine. In addition to rendering professional medical services, positions may also direct medical and auxiliary services such as laboratory, dental, nursing, etc.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat medical illnesses, diseases and disorders of the human body.
• Renders professional medical services covering a variety of medical problems in patients of all ages.
• Renders professional medical services in a specialized field of medicine.
• Directs medical and auxiliary services such as laboratory, dental, nursing, etc.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Licenses: Valid, unrestricted medical license in a state or territory of the United States. Valid license or limited and temporary license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Hawai‘i.
• Experience: Work experience as a physician. Experience in a specialized field of medicine may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Medicine or related field.
• Training: Completion of medical residency and board certification.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Paid holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid vacation: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment.
• Paid sick leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

Pay

$11,637 to $31,481 per month (LHC1 - Minimum to Maximum)

Schedule

Hours and schedule vary depending on the department and position.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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TESTING INFORMATION: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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Your Job Benefits With The State Of Hawai'i: The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.

CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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