Valley Health System
Physician - Bariatrician
Valley Health System, Ridgewood, New Jersey, us, 07450
Physician - BariatricianPOSITION SUMMARY:Valley Health Medical Group is looking for a Bariatrician to join the team.VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC
is one of the largest and most honored healthcare providers in New Jersey. Newsweek has recognized us as one of the world's 1,000 best hospitals and one of the 100 best hospitals in the United States. The Valley Health System is a High-Reliability Organization dedicated to safety, quality, and satisfaction, ensuring an outstanding patient and community experience. It serves as the parent corporation for The Valley Hospital, The Valley Hospital Foundation, Valley Home Care, Valley Medical Group, ColigoCare, and Valley Research Institute. Prestigious alliances with Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and the Mount Sinai Health System mean our doctors collaborate with the top physician leaders in medicine today.Position Description:Valley's bariatric surgery program is accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The program has also received the Women's Choice Award as one of America's Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery. Dedicated weight-loss specialists. In addition to our skilled surgeons, our team includes a nurse practitioner, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, psychologists and a skilled office staff - all dedicated to helping you achieve your weight-loss goals. Free monthly support group meetings create a network where patients can help each other reach their goals and sustain their accomplishments. Bariatrician screens & follows up patients for obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, performs body composition & metabolic assessments, performs diet evaluation & physical activity measurements, counsels on lifestyle changes, participates in a multidisciplinary approach for medical weight loss and makes appropriate referrals to the multidisciplinary team. Participates in medical weight loss quality improvement initiatives. Collaborates with and/or supervises advanced practice providers within the department as needed. Participates in community outreach and engagement activities pertaining to endocrinology and bariatrics.Recruitment Package:Industry-leading competitive salaryPTO, 401(K), 457(b), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offeredPaid malpractice, CME time, and allowanceRelocation assistance is availableArea Information:Ranks top #20 places to live in NJA few great places to live: Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Rochelle Park and many more20 miles to New York CityNearby beaches, mountains, lakes, and rivers for hiking, kayaking, and fishing4 major airports in the regionExcellent Private and Public SchoolsLow crime areaValley is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce, and to sustaining a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for all. If you’re interested in a career in which your expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of an organization, join us!EDUCATION:Position Requirement:M.D or D.O from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy from a recognized institutionBoard certified or board eligible in obesity medicineA valid New Jersey State Medical license, DEA, and CDS is required.BLS required, and ACLS preferredMaintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privilegesEXPERIENCE:SPECIAL SKILLS:Area of Talent: PhysicianOrganization: Valley Physician ServicesDepartment: Physician - BariatricsShift: DayFull TimeSchedule: -req15217
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is one of the largest and most honored healthcare providers in New Jersey. Newsweek has recognized us as one of the world's 1,000 best hospitals and one of the 100 best hospitals in the United States. The Valley Health System is a High-Reliability Organization dedicated to safety, quality, and satisfaction, ensuring an outstanding patient and community experience. It serves as the parent corporation for The Valley Hospital, The Valley Hospital Foundation, Valley Home Care, Valley Medical Group, ColigoCare, and Valley Research Institute. Prestigious alliances with Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and the Mount Sinai Health System mean our doctors collaborate with the top physician leaders in medicine today.Position Description:Valley's bariatric surgery program is accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The program has also received the Women's Choice Award as one of America's Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery. Dedicated weight-loss specialists. In addition to our skilled surgeons, our team includes a nurse practitioner, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, psychologists and a skilled office staff - all dedicated to helping you achieve your weight-loss goals. Free monthly support group meetings create a network where patients can help each other reach their goals and sustain their accomplishments. Bariatrician screens & follows up patients for obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, performs body composition & metabolic assessments, performs diet evaluation & physical activity measurements, counsels on lifestyle changes, participates in a multidisciplinary approach for medical weight loss and makes appropriate referrals to the multidisciplinary team. Participates in medical weight loss quality improvement initiatives. Collaborates with and/or supervises advanced practice providers within the department as needed. Participates in community outreach and engagement activities pertaining to endocrinology and bariatrics.Recruitment Package:Industry-leading competitive salaryPTO, 401(K), 457(b), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offeredPaid malpractice, CME time, and allowanceRelocation assistance is availableArea Information:Ranks top #20 places to live in NJA few great places to live: Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Rochelle Park and many more20 miles to New York CityNearby beaches, mountains, lakes, and rivers for hiking, kayaking, and fishing4 major airports in the regionExcellent Private and Public SchoolsLow crime areaValley is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce, and to sustaining a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for all. If you’re interested in a career in which your expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of an organization, join us!EDUCATION:Position Requirement:M.D or D.O from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy from a recognized institutionBoard certified or board eligible in obesity medicineA valid New Jersey State Medical license, DEA, and CDS is required.BLS required, and ACLS preferredMaintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privilegesEXPERIENCE:SPECIAL SKILLS:Area of Talent: PhysicianOrganization: Valley Physician ServicesDepartment: Physician - BariatricsShift: DayFull TimeSchedule: -req15217
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