Neurological Surgeon
Description
Join Us in Hawai‘i
The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC), Hawai‘i’s leading tertiary medical center and Level I Trauma Center, invites a skilled Neurosurgeon to join our growing neurosurgical program in beautiful Honolulu. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician seeking both advanced clinical practice and an unparalleled lifestyle.
Living and working in Hawai‘i offers a unique blend of professional fulfillment and personal well-being. Hawai‘i provides year-round outdoor living, a diverse and welcoming community, and the chance to practice medicine in a place known for its natural beauty, cultural richness, and strong sense of ‘ohana (family). Candidates relocating from the mainland or internationally will find a supportive transition with our team and the broader Queen’s ‘ohana.
Job Summary
The Neurosurgeon will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical trauma services, support clinical education through the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), and contribute to program development, research, and quality improvement initiatives. Periodic service on neighboring islands and QMC outreach clinics may be required.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- 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.
Educational Responsibilities
- 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.
Program Leadership & Quality Oversight
- 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.
Administrative Responsibilities
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Why Relocate to Hawai‘i?
- 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.
Base salary begins at $791,830/year with opportunity for productivity and quality incentives.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet