Bariatrics - Physician

Bariatrics - Physician at Saint Joseph Hospital - Intermountain Health summary:

This position is for an Advanced Practice Provider specializing in bariatric surgery, providing patient care, assisting in surgeries, and managing referrals at a top-ranked hospital in Denver, Colorado. The role involves outpatient and inpatient responsibilities including first assist in the operating room and managing follow-up care. Candidates must have relevant licensure, bariatric experience, and first assist skills, with benefits including sign-on and relocation bonuses and no weekend or on-call duties.

Job Description:
Bariatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
When you join us, you'll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of "helping people live the healthiest lives possible." Nestled in the South Platte River Valley of Colorado, between the High Plains and the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Denver offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with easy access to world-class outdoor recreation-perfect for professionals who crave both career growth and adventure.
About this role:
As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Bariatric Surgery, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role you will add specifics here: (Add more info on position here - inpatient/outpatient, how many patients per day, what type of cases, how many beds in unit, etc.)

• This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 in relocation assistance

• You will practice at the Denver Midtown Weight Loss Clinic and have privileges at Saint Joseph Hospital , is a 365-bed facility and one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver, CO

• Your hours will be Monday through Friday, no call, no weekends
• You will see approximately 13-14 patients per day for H&Ps, follow ups, and assisting with new consults, follow-up management and elevate to surgeon as appropriate
• Triage incoming referrals to include pre-charting and discern with provider the patient should see and timing of appointment
• You will have first assist opportunities in the OR 2 times per week

How we'll support you:
We care about your well-being, which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
What you'll bring:

• APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program

• Board certification or eligibility in the designated discipline

• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
• Unrestricted PA license in the state of Colorado or able to obtain
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a PA in a bariatric and/or surgical setting.
  Please no new grads.
• Minimum of 1 year of first assist experience

• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health's credentialing process

• We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time

About us:
Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 400 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across six states in the mountain west.
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About Intermountain!
Intermountain Health was recently recognized by the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine award for our commitment to physician wellbeing. We also received the Lorna Breen Wellbeing First Champion award.
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