Physician (OB/GYN)

Overview

The position Physician (OB/GYN) is located at Tripler Medical Center,  Honolulu, HI. 

 

About the Position: This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the Directorate of Surgery Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Honolulu, Hawaii.

 

 

The Island of Oahu in Hawaii is often nicknamed (or translated as) "The Gathering Place". It is currently the most populated Hawaiian Island. The city of Honolulu is the largest city, state capital, and main deep water marine port for the State of Hawaii. As a jurisdictional unit, the entire island of Oahu is in Honolulu County, although as a place name, Honolulu occupies only a portion of the southeast end of the island. Well-known features found on Oahu include Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma, Kane’ohe Bay, Kailua Bay, North Shore, and the resort destination, Ko’Olina.

Oahu is also known for having the longest rain shower in history, which lasted for 200 consecutive days. Kāneʻohe Ranch reported 247 straight days with rain from August 27, 1993 to April 30, 1994. The average temperature in Oahu is around 70–85 °F (21–29 °C) and the island is the warmest in June through October. The weather during the winter is cooler, but still warm with an average temperature of 68–78 °F (20–26 °C).

Responsibilities

POSITION DUTIES:

 

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients in the administration of routine Obstetrics and Gynecology procedures.
• Order and interpret laboratory and radiological tests.
• Utilize screening and diagnostic modalities for gynecology related malignancies.
• Serve as a consultant on obstetrics and gynecology related issues to Primary Care providers regarding inpatient and outpatient services.
• Advise medical officers of procedures to be followed in the care and treatment of difficult cases and to answer questions of ward personnel regarding management of hospitalized patients.
• Provide inpatient Labor and Delivery services and performs surgery.
• Perform caesarian birth and hysterectomies.
• Instruct and supervise other ancillary surgical ward personnel in the care and treatment of patients.
• Administer and prescribe medicine and other associated professional treatments.
• Complete medical records per regulation either in writing or via computer input.
• Participate in continuing medical education and required clinic and staff training.
• Serve on clinic health committees as assigned.

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

 

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Physician (Obstetrics/Gynecology):Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts or proof of foreign equivalency with your application package.) Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor