Bariatric Psychologist

Seeking a full-time Psychologist to join the Providence Medical Group Center for Weight Management, which is the only center in Oregon to receive accreditation in Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Medicine from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Accreditation Quality Improvement Program. With a busy practice at Providence Portland Medical Center, this team is expanding services to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and hiring another full-time behavioral health provider. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes registered dietitians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, and other clinical support staff. This is a great opportunity for a new or established Psychologist to learn from the current BHP and assist the West clinic in a full-time capacity as volumes increase. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting pre-surgical evaluations and providing individual and group support for patients considering weight-loss surgery. Other duties include working with patients in a non-surgical, medical weight management program, conducting HMR and fresh food evaluations, supporting healthy lifestyle changes and running support groups.

• 4,10-hour shifts schedule preferred; Monday to Thursday
• Experience with bariatric, eating disorder, or weight loss programs preferred
• Current post-doctoral residents with preferred training welcome to apply
• Now offering sign-on bonus, value-based incentives and relocation assistance
• Per-diem (0.0 FTE) position also available
  
  

Where You’ll Work

Providence Medical Group is an organization of employed physicians, with more than 90 clinics across the state of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Its 1,500+ providers possess a wide range of clinical expertise, including Family and Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Dermatology and Occupational Medicine. At Providence Medical Group, patients enjoy close-to-home access to dedicated providers in primary, specialty or urgent care clinics, with clinical and operational support from centralized Providence programs.

Where You’ll Live

In Portland, Oregon, you’ll find a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Home to the Portland Trail Blazers, “Rip City” offers residents endless entertainment, with eclectic art and culinary scenes, sports culture and distinct neighborhood identities. Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, and just a drive away from Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Coast, Portland offers unparalleled, year-round access to outdoor adventures.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 29884

Facility Name: Providence Medical Group - Oregon

Location Name: Portland

Brand Name: Providence

Provider Profession: Psychologist

Medical Specialty: Bariatric Medicine

Medical Specialty: Psychiatry

Job Setting: Medical Clinic

Type of Role: Clinical

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (971) 231-8051

Schedule: Full Time

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