Neurological Surgeon

The Queen's University Medical Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 712,647 - 871,013; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for productivity and quality incentives

Access to outdoor recreation

Supportive relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading tertiary medical center in Honolulu is seeking a skilled Neurosurgeon for its growing program. This role offers comprehensive pain management and trauma services, with opportunities for teaching and quality oversight. Living in Hawai'i provides a unique blend of professional and personal fulfillment in a multicultural environment, all while enjoying a lifestyle centered around outdoor living and community well-being. The base salary starts at $791,830/year, with additional incentives.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Hawaiʻi (or ability to obtain).
• Eligible for appointment to the QMC Medical Staff.
• Qualified for faculty appointment at the University of Hawaiʻi.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical trauma care.
• Teach and supervise medical students and residents.
• Support quality oversight for the neurosurgical program.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Crisis management

Quality improvement

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery

Job description

Join Us in Hawaiʻi

The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC), Hawaiʻi’s leading tertiary medical center and Level I Trauma Center, invites a skilled Neurosurgeon to join our growing neurosurgical program in Honolulu. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician seeking both advanced clinical practice and an unparalleled lifestyle.

Living and working in Hawaiʻi offers a unique blend of professional fulfillment and personal well-being. Hawaiʻi 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 Hawaiʻi 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 Hawaiʻi.
• 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 Hawaiʻi (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 Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine.

Why Relocate to Hawaiʻi?

• 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