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Bariatric Advanced Practice Provider/Program Coordinator
MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Bariatric & General Surgery team and coordinate the Bariatric Surgery Program at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital. This role will involve both inpatient and outpatient care settings.
Our exceptional team of Bariatric and General surgeons as well as advanced practice providers treats a wide range of patients with obesity-related illnesses that affect patients' overall quality of life. These conditions include diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and sleep apnea. Although surgery may be an attractive option for eliminating excess weight, it is essential that the procedure be matched with the patient's specific condition, and complemented by a customized, comprehensive health management strategy to achieve the best possible outcomes for each individual patient.
Using a multidisciplinary approach, we partner with colleagues from other disciplines including registered dietitians, behavioral health, and gastroenterology to develop highly individualized care plans that treat the whole patient. This approach provides patients with high-quality care that is unmatched in our service area.
The APP in this role will join our Integrated Surgical Services team to provide pre-operative evaluation, surgical planning, early post-operative care and long-term follow-up care for our Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery patients. Medical management of obesity patients' interest desired and welcomed. Additionally, the APP candidate will coordinate the Bariatric Surgery Program to ensure that is runs efficiently and follows the guidelines by working with a multidisciplinary team.
The schedule for this role will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm excluding holidays or weekends.
Bariatric and/or General surgery experience preferred but not required. New grads are welcome to apply.
Come join our wonderful team of professionals in our Bariatric & General Surgery department!
As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:
- A competitive salary and signing bonus
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off
- CME leave and CME allowance
- Retirement plan – 403(b) with % employer match
Be a part of a nationally recognized surgical team in a health system that is the largest provider of services in the Baltimore/Washington region. With our experienced team and MedStar's resources, you can have a rewarding and long-term career. Join us in the nation's capital and enjoy a great quality of life which features fun, culture, and diversity. We look forward to working with you.
To learn more about this position, or to apply, please send a note and your CV to Dawn.M.Skupin@MedStar.net
The hiring range for this position is between $115,000-$143,619.
MedStar Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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