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Physician, Addiction Medicine (Call In)

Honolulu, HI • Remote

University Health Partners of Hawaii
Outpatient Health Care • 201 - 500 employees
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$145/hr

Part-time

Retirement

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Job description

APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN HAWAII


POSITION SUMMARY

University Health Partners of Hawaii is the Faculty Practice of the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). In conjunction with the State of Hawaii's Department of Health - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, JABSOM and UHP are expanding Hawaii UTelehealth (HUT) to provide access to no-cost addiction medicine treatment for the State of Hawaii. Our new Telehealth Addiction Medicine program is founded on the belief that everyone deserves a path to recovery. We aim to provide evidence-based, patient-centered, and non-judgmental care for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs), meeting them wherever they are in their journey. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Physician to be a core member of our clinical team.

We are looking for a compassionate and autonomous Physician (MD/DO) to provide high-quality, direct clinical care to patients in our innovative, 100% remote Addiction Medicine program. The Physician will be responsible for conducting comprehensive patient evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and prescribing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) via telehealth. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about addiction medicine, skilled in virtual care delivery, and committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based treatment to underserved populations.

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Location: MUST RESIDE in Hawaii, 100% Remote. 

This is a call in position, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Pay is based on hours worked.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training/Experience 

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Hawaii.
  • DEA registration and Hawaii NED license.

Preferred:

  • Board Certification or Eligibility in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Addiction Medicine.
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in addiction medicine, psychiatry, or a related field, with experience in telehealth.

Skills Knowledge

  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment, including pharmacotherapy and behavioral interventions.
  • Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills in the area of addiction and mental health.
  • Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems and telehealth video software, and other digital health tools.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse patient caseload in a remote setting.
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care, cultural competency, and reducing health disparities.
  • A dedicated team player who communicates clearly and respectfully with all members of the care team.
  • Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.

BENEFITS 

  • The opportunity to work on the cutting edge of healthcare and transform lives for the people of Hawaii
  • Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) 
  • Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates  

UHP Hawai‘i is an EEO employer.