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Bariatric Surgeon – New Britain, CT

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is a 414-bed, two campus community teaching hospital located in scenic central Connecticut and a member of Hartford HealthCare, the largest health care system in Connecticut.

We seek a Bariatric Surgeon to join the Metabolic Institute, a comprehensive weight management, diabetes and associated metabolic disease management service line that affords patients broad access to a multidisciplinary clinical team of bariatric/laparoscopic surgeons, non-surgical weight management physicians, endocrinologists, physician extenders and nurses, certified diabetes educators, clinical psychologists/behaviorists, dietitians and exercise physiologists.

The Opportunity:
• Hospital employed position offering outstanding compensation including generous incentives
• State of the art operating rooms, seasoned office staff, well-appointed offices
• Strong collegial support: Join a “CT Top Doc”! (Connecticut Magazine, 2012)
• Comprehensive benefits include 7 weeks paid time off, malpractice, LTD/LTC/Life, $4500 in CME reimbursement, 403b, and high quality, low cost medical and dental.

The Community:
• An attractive and affordable lifestyle
• Located less than 2 hours from New York City and Boston
• World class sports, dining, theatre, shopping and so much more
• Commute from the shore line –or-
• Convenient commute from many desirable towns including West Hartford- a Kiplinger “Top 10 Best City to Raise a Family” and “America’s coolest suburb” according to Travel and Leisure magazine.
• Some of the finest public and private schools in the nation

Interested candidates can contact Patricia Lowicki at 860-224-5576, or email plowicki@thocc.org. For more information please see our web site at www.thocc.org.

Posted: 5/14/12
Expires: 8/14/12

Director – Philadelphia, PA

The Department of Surgery at Temple University School of Medicine (TUSM) is seeking qualified applicants and candidate nominations for Director, Temple Bariatric Surgery Program. The successful candidate must have experience in managing clinical/academic operations in an accredited Bariatric Surgery Program and have a strong belief in the multidisciplinary approach to weight loss. The Director will be responsible for developing and executing a strategy to expand the clinical, educational, and research activities of the program and will possess clinical expertise in open and laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, and revisional bariatric procedures. Applicants must possess an MD or MD/PhD with active board certification in general surgery, in possession of or eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and credentials that will qualify for a faculty appointment at the minimum level of Associate Professor.

Temple University Hospital and Jeanes Hospital are designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This designation recognizes programs with a demonstrated track record of success. Temple received five stars in HealthGrades’ 2010/2011 Hospital Quality Ratings for Bariatric Surgery. We have also been awarded the Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery® by Independence Blue Cross, the Institute of Quality for Bariatric Surgery by Aetna, and a Center of Excellence by Philadelphia magazine.

Selwyn O. Rogers, Jr., MD, MPH, FACS, has been named Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at Temple University School of Medicine, and Surgeon-in-Chief of Temple University Health System, effective July 16, 2012. Currently, Rogers serves as Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Chief of the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care at Harvard-affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae and complete contact information to the address below. Personal statements summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, leadership experience and contributions to diversity are encouraged.

Michael Lester, Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Temple University School of Medicine, 3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 101, Philadelphia, PA 19140, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu, Ph: 215-707-5666, Fax: 215-707-9452.

The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Temple University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Posted: 5/14/12
Expires: 6/15/12

Nurse Practitioner – Bariatric Surgery, New York, NY

Exceptional People. Extraordinary Environment.

St. Luke’s-Roosevelt, with two locations on Manhattan’s West Side, is an academic affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Widely respected for our high quality care, we are also known for reaching out to the diverse communities we serve – communities where many of our employees live. Our exceptional staff enjoys the family feel that comes from working with friends and neighbors, while benefiting from the tremendous support, stability and resources needed to help them grow and advance. Currently, we are looking for more people like them to join our exceptional team.

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our multidisciplinary team in the Institute for Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery – an active clinical program that has performed more than 600 bariatric surgery procedures in 2011. You will perform examinations, evaluations, assessments and interpretation of clinical data for patients requiring bariatric surgical intervention. You will also support continuity of patient treatment, patient flow and protocols within the Bariatric Surgery Program – an American College of Surgeons-designated “Center of Excellence.”

Job Requirements:
•Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
•Master’s Degree in Nursing
•At least two years of nursing experience in surgery, neurosurgery, and/or surgical critical care
•New York State RN and NP certificates, as well as DEA certificate
•Work Monday to Friday (9AM to 5PM)

When you join us, you’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that welcomes your input and expertise.

Continuum Health Partners is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

For consideration and to apply, please visit wehealny-employment.com and search for Job Number 40241.

Posted: 5/14/12
Expires: 6/15/12

Nurse Practitioner/Program Leader – Weight Loss, Des Moines, Iowa

Immediate Need for a Nurse Practitioner!

Iowa Health Physicians and Clinics, an affiliate of the Iowa Health System, is searching for a qualified, creative, and engaging Nurse Practitioner to lead a dynamic and fast growing weight loss management program at Iowa Health Des Moines Weight Loss Specialists. This position includes serving as both a provider of services and as the program leader for continued growth of this highly regarded program. Work in collaboration with weight loss surgeons as well as a seasoned clinical support team. Candidates must have appropriate licensing and certification. This opportunity includes a highly competitive salary and benefit package.

To apply, please contact Rachel Gustafson by email at GustafRA@ihs.org.

Posted: 4/24/2012
Expires: 7/25/2012

Manager Bariatric Department – Kingwood, WV

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with Preston Memorial Hospital policies and procedures. Serves as Bariatric Coordinator and assists with management and operation of Heartburn Center. Coordinates hospital activities to facilitate provision of patient care services to bariatric and general surgery patients. Assesses and manages the operations of the department. Develops and controls the financial plan for the department. Demonstrates leadership qualities through staff management and problem resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or other Health Related Field is required.
2.Master’s Degree in Nursing or other Health Related Field is preferred.
3.Current West Virginia State Nursing or other Health Professional Licensure, if applicable.
4.A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in acute care and/or critical care is required.
5.One to three years of Management experience is preferred.
6.Two years bariatric experience is preferred.
7.Previous experience formulating and monitoring budgets is preferred.
8.BLS Certification is required.
9.ACLS Certification is preferred.
10.Specialty certification, Bariatrics is preferred.
11.Ability to consistently demonstrate leadership qualities in the workplace through staff management and problem resolution is required.
12.Ability to handle multiple patient care issues and/or personnel issues simultaneously is required.
13.Ability to prioritize activities and manage time productively is required.
14.Ability to work as a healthcare team member is required.
15.Ability to present a pleasant, helpful, courteous personality to patients and staff is required.
16.Ability to process, verify, and maintain documentation is required.
17.Ability to compile and prepare reports and documents is required.
18.Ability to understand and spell medical terminology is preferred.

STATUS:Full-time (1.0 FTE)

SCHEDULE:Monday – Friday routinely, 8:00A – 4:30P

BENEFITS:Eligible for full benefits.

To apply, please contact:
Lori Groves, RD LD
Work phone: (304) 329-1400 ext 314
Email: lgroves@prestonmemorial.org
Fax: (304) 791-3724

Posted: 4/17/2012
Expires: 7/18/2012

Bariatric Coordinator – Newark, DE

Bariatric Coordinator for a very busy private practice in Newark, DE.

Email Kemal Erkan at ke@umusa.net

Posted 4/12/2012
Expires 5/13/2012

Bariatric Program Coordinator – Bronx, NY

Montefiore Medical Center has redefined healthcare. Through our multidisciplinary approach, we are able to provide access to a wide variety of medical specialties for a full range of clinical services, ensuring seamless, coordinated care for our patients. This unique team approach infuses camaraderie between physicians, nurses and other specialty care providers. And it is this type of environment that has allowed us to become one of the nation’s premier healthcare systems.

Currently, we are seeking a Bariatric Program Coordinator to join our astonishing team. In this position, you will direct the daily clinical operations of our Bariatric Program to ensure the continuous maintenance of optimal patient flow and the cost-effective delivery of high-quality care. This involves managing and evaluating the performance of bariatric team members, holding meetings to review patient progress as well as operational changes, helping approve patient throughputs, and managing data in the ACS BSCN database or a similar database.

On the strategic end, you will analyze operations and relevant data to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend ways to enhance program performance during planning sessions. This will often require working closely with other departments to expand and integrate program services.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating new patient seminars, support group sessions and preoperative classes; conducting continuing education sessions for staff; assisting bariatric team members with research efforts; and managing program accreditation activities.

To qualify, you must have a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field; NP, PA, RN or RD licensure; and previous experience managing a similar program, division or department. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is also required.

Take your career to a higher plateau as we move to the next level of success in improving and advancing patient care. To learn more, visit montefiore.org/careers. For consideration, please send resume to aatako@montefiore.org. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Posted 4/12/2012
Expires 5/13/2012

Bariatric Surgeon – Metro Washington, DC

Join a national leader in healthcare! The Kaiser Permanente medical care program is the largest and most experienced integrated health-care system in the country. Established over 50 years ago, our programs continue to receive national awards of excellence. The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) is a physician-owned and managed multi-specialty group with over 900 physicians serving 550,000 patients (built-in referral base) at 30 medical centers located throughout the Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas.

We offer a competitive salary, exceptional benefits and retirement packages, paid occurrence based malpractice insurance, and the opportunity to attain shareholder status in two years. Living and working in the Mid-Atlantic Region offers you all of the convenience of two major metropolitan areas with easy access to the Chesapeake Bay, Shenandoah Mountains, and Atlantic Ocean.

The region is great for families: the local public schools are considered among the finest in the country. Best of all, you are just minutes away from the cultural, historical, and entertainment venues of our nation’s capital. Here are just some of the reasons why our physicians joined MAPMG:

Physician-led and driven practice
Multi-specialty support
Leadership through preventive medicine
Integrated health care program
Collegial atmosphere
Affiliation with top hospitals
Shareholder opportunities
Reasonable, predictable schedules
Generous benefits

Thank you for your interest in the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. We are an EOE employer.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV to Cooper Drangmeister at cooper.j.drangmeister@kp.org or call 301.816.6532.

Posted 4/4/2012
Expires 6/5/2012

Bariatric Program Coordinator – Norwalk, CT

The primary function of the Bariatric Coordinator is to serve as the day-to-day lead for the Bariatric Program and to supervise the ongoing development, implementation and organization of the overall program.

Under the direction of the Administrative Manager, the Bariatric Coordinator:

• Coordinates the efforts between surgeons, Hospital administration and staff while tracking the progress of the program and identifying areas that require attention
• Assumes responsibility for:
o program management,
o report generation and review,
o process improvement,
o patient satisfaction,
o facilities review, and
o budget and administrative activities within the Program
• Acts as liaison between the Hospital, patients and doctors offices, including:
o coordinating in-services, seminars, support groups and team meetings,
o facilitating flow of patients through the system,
o data management, and
o ensuring continuous readiness for Surgical Review Corporation surveys for Center of Excellence designation

Qualifications:
• Minimum ASN or equivalent and/or MPAS or equivalent
• Licensed RN, PA or APN
• Minimum one (1) year experience in bariatrics strongly preferred

Other Requirements:
• Must be able to communicate with patients, family and staff in a professional manner
• Proven ability to interact with and establish strong working relationships with Program surgeons
• Prior experience with patient / staff education
• Proven leadership experience, having managed resources either directly or within the implementation of a new initiative
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Demonstrated success in relationship building
• Ability to help lead team and maintain focus on goals / timelines
• Customer service focus
• Strong data analysis skills, requiring interpretation of clinical results to develop program improvement projects
• Experience in achieving results and working with process management

Computer Skills Required:
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office, web-based data entry

Additional Information:
• Position requires occasional extended working hours for seminars and morning meetings coincide
• Travel to physician offices and other meetings as necessary

Please apply online at www.norwalkhealth.org

Norwalk Hospital is a 328-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community teaching hospital that serves a population of 250,000 in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Hospital has over 500 physicians on its active medical staff, many of whom trained at the nation’s leading medical schools and hospitals, and 2,000 health professionals and support personnel.

Posted: 3/30/2012
Expires 5/31/2012

Bariatric Surgeon/ Medical Director of Bariatric Program – Charlotte, NC Metro area

Coors Healthcare Solutions invites you to explore an excellent employed Bariatric Surgery opportunity with an award winning and progressive healthcare organization in the Charlotte Metropolitan area. Our client, a 435 bed, not for profit hospital is seeking an experienced, Board Certified and Fellowship trained Surgeon to lead its efforts to become a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery. The organization is seeking a surgeon that has the experience, passion and determination to see this program through development, implementation and achievement of Center of Excellence status. Our client is seeking a candidate with leadership skills, charisma, integrity and compassion. Candidate must have experience in a busy Bariatric Service line or leading the start-up of a new Bariatric Service line and 5 years or more of high volume and outstanding outcomes.

Highlights:
• Employed Physician Opportunity
• Paid Medical Directorship
• Competitive Compensation Package: Commensurate with Experience and Fair Market Value
• Potential Sign On Bonus
• Incentive Bonus based on productivity, quality, patient satisfaction and provider satisfaction
• Full relocation, Outstanding Benefit Package
• Opportunity to develop and Grow a much needed service line in the community

Please apply only through email to mhartz@coorsrecruiters.com

Posted: 3/28/2012
Expires: 5/29/2012

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