Physician - Behavioral Health

Join East Hawaii Medical Group as a valued member of our team in the stunning landscapes of the Big Island of Hawaii. We are seeking providers to enrich our practice and embrace the opportunity to live and work in paradise. Within a short distance from the hospital, you'll find diverse living options, whether you prefer coastal living, mountain retreats, community integration, or off-the-grid tranquility. We strive for job satisfaction, work life balance and transparency. Our group fosters a supportive and equitable environment where every team member makes a tangible difference on our island.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement grief/bereavement work with families.
• Facilitate and coordinate the continuum of patient care to include scheduling of treatments, associated diagnostic testing, surgery, and follow-up outpatient visits.
• Effectively utilize health care resources to optimize patient outcomes
• Provide counseling as needed to address each stage of diagnoses and treatment.
• Participate in the monthly Tumor Board meetings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history-taking to obtain information about barriers to care, home environment, family relationships, and patient’s personality traits.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient/family encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record system.