Hilo Medical Center — the Big Island's leading inpatient and outpatient facility — is recruiting a Hospitalist physician to join its collegial inpatient medicine team in Hilo, Hawaii. This 275-bed, Level III Trauma Center anchors a 20-acre campus that includes an acute hospital, behavioral health unit, long-term care facility, and a network of nine outpatient clinics. The position offers flexible scheduling, full benefits, and the rare opportunity to practice high-acuity hospital medicine in one of the most distinctive communities in the United States.
Perks and Benefits
- Full benefits package available (medical, dental, vision — details provided upon inquiry)
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Free continuing medical education access through an extensive CME library
- Collegial, team-oriented practice environment with strong peer support
Practice Highlights
- 275-bed campus spanning acute care, behavioral health, and long-term care services
- Level III Trauma Center with 24-hour emergency coverage
- Second busiest emergency department in the state of Hawaii, serving more than 43,000 patients annually — generating consistent and substantive inpatient volume for the hospitalist service
- Medical staff of 250 community physicians, PAs, and APRNs representing 33 specialties — broad subspecialty consultation readily available
- Network of nine outpatient clinics providing primary and specialty care across the Big Island, supporting a well-integrated referral pipeline
- 1,000-employee organization with the infrastructure and resources of the island's dominant health system
- Diverse patient population reflecting the full acuity spectrum of a regional referral center
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a recognized Hospitalist pathway
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active Hawaii medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full breadth of inpatient medicine acuity in a high-volume regional medical center
About the Community
Hilo sits on the eastern shore of Hawaii's Big Island — a setting defined by lush rainforest, dramatic volcanic landscapes, and a relaxed, authentic Hawaiian community that stands apart from the resort corridors of the island's west coast. The cost of living is lower than Honolulu, the pace is genuinely livable, and outdoor recreation — from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to world-class snorkeling and hiking — is immediately accessible. For physicians seeking a meaningful practice in a place that is genuinely unlike anywhere else in the country, Hilo delivers on both counts.