Orthopedic Surgeon East Hawaii Health Clinics 1190 (Hilo) - Hilo, HI 96720

Posted:

09/17/2026

Employment:

Physicians/Providers (EHMG)

Pay:

$550,000 - $600,000 + call

Department:

Physicians/Providers (EHMG)

Experience:

Mid-Level Job Description Join East Hawai'i Medical Group and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi. East Hawaii Medical Group is in search of a Orthopedic Surgeon to join our East Hawai'i Health Orthopedics clinic. It's an exciting time to consider a career with East Hawaii Medical Group as we expand our services to provide exceptional health care for our family, friends and neighbors. Join our team to serve your friends, family and neighbors in a medically underserved region with meaningful community impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive orthopedic evaluations, including detailed medical histories, physical examinations, and appropriate diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.

Diagnose and manage a broad range of orthopedic conditions, with a particular focus on shoulder and upper-extremity disorders, including rotator cuff disease, shoulder instability, labral injuries, arthritis, fractures, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, functional goals, preferences, and medical history.

Provide both non-operative and operative management of shoulder conditions, including appropriate use of conservative therapies, injections, rehabilitation, and surgical intervention when indicated.

Perform orthopedic surgical procedures, including shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, treatment of shoulder instability, labral procedures, and shoulder arthroplasty.

Evaluate and manage acute orthopedic injuries, including fractures, dislocations, and other traumatic conditions involving the shoulder and upper extremity.

Education Requirements:

• MD or DO
• BC/BE in specialty
• Company Description East Hawaii Medical Group (EHMG) is the East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's employed provider group. Noted as being the largest group of healthcare providers on the Big Island, we are comprised of over 140 physicians and advanced practice providers representing a wide range of medical specialties. Established with the mission of enhancing the health of our community through outstanding and compassionate care, we support the Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka'u Hospital and the East Hawaii Health Clinics, ensuring that both primary and specialty care needs are met. Our providers are the heart of our organization and are motivated by a passion to provide exceptional patient care through a culture of collegiality, teamwork and collaboration. It is through these dedicated providers that EHMG strives to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of residents across the Big Island. Benefits
• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and your dependents
• 20 days (160 hours) Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years
• Eligibility to participate in 401(K) with match after three months of service

• Rates listed for paid holidays and PTO days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Loan repayment options available EHMG-Equal Opportunity Employer The East Hawaii Medical Group is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. This 2025 video features highlight from the last year across our organization in the East Hawaii Region that includes Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka`a Hospital, Ka`u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, and our network of primary and specialty care clinics under the East Hawaii Health Clinics umbrella. You will learn about our developments in construction, improvements in quality of care, new services and providers, as well as, what's ahead. We conclude this yearbook with a tribute to our healthcare champion Dr. Judith "Fitz" FitzGerald. Hilo Benioff Medical Center's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kathleen Katt takes us on a tour of Hilo Benioff Medical Center and our beautiful time in Hilo, Hawaii. She shares recruitment information for providers looking to make the move to Hilo to care for our community. In recent years, we have seen a dramatic growth in specialties on Hawaii Island that has allowed us to care for more of our patients on island and close to home.