Physician chez University Health Partners of 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: 100% Remote. 

This is a full-time or part-time position, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. . Ideally, the position would work a minimum of 20 hours per week, but the exact number of hours is negotiable.

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
• 100% employee health and dental coverage and vision  
• Flexible spending plan  
• Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
• 100% company paid group Life/AD&D/LTD insurance  
• Employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates  

UHP Hawai‘i is an EEO/AAP employer.