Bariatric Surgeon Needed In Southern Illinois!!

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Bariatric Surgeon Needed In Southern Illinois!!

Hospital (47 beds), located in Southern IL, is seeking Board Eligible/Board Certified Bariatric Surgeon to join a hospital-owned clinic. Experienced and new grads are encouraged to apply.

Practice Details:
-Hospital has started a Weight Loss and Metabolics Disorders program to assist patients in Southern Sign up or sign in for contact information new program will achieve multiple centers of excellence status designations and will be a leader in bariatric and metabolic disease.
-Program is headed by a General Surgeon with fellowship training in minumally invasive surgery and bariatrics.
-Initially there will be more general surgery than bariatrics, but the ratio will change as the program matures
-Call will be 1:2 with both providers sharing general surgery and bariatric call. Overall call volume is low as hospitalist take admissions and consult physicians during working hours.
-The surgical and non-surgical weight loss program has a branded identity with a bariatric coordinator, dietician, nurse practitioner, and endocrinologist as part of the program.

Candidate Qualifications:
-American Board Eligible/Certified
-Experience in bariatric or metabolic disease
-Robotics trained preferred
-Interested individuals should be able to perform the full breadth of general surgery including EGD’s and colonoscopies.
-Ideal candidates will want to "dig in" and help grow the field of bariatric medicine while still focusing on the area of general surgery.
-Clean record and excellent references
-Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills
-A strong work ethic and desire to participate in a team-oriented, performance-driven Health System

Benefits May Include:
* Competitive Compensation commensurate with training and experience
* Relocation Assistance
* Medical Education Loan Repayment Assistance, if needed
* Annual CME Allowance
* Group Health, Life