Bariatric Surgery Physician at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Description


Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Bariatric Surgeon to develop and oversee the bariatric program, including, but not limited to, bariatric surgery for Rochester Regional Health. Our comprehensive team provides quality health care services to patients within a collaborative environment with multiple specialties and overall comprehensive health system.



Key Responsibilities:



Administrative

• Develop and maintain a high quality, successful bariatric program within the Hospital, including but not limited to:


• Coordinate the activity among the multiple services, e.g., behavioral health, dietary, etc., that will need to participate in order to establish a successful venture;


• Establish clinical guidelines, performance measures, and reporting systems that will assure clinical excellence, minimize risk, and demonstrate adherence to the highest quality standards;


• Participate fully in both the development and the implementation of efforts to market the bariatric service throughout the Rochester Regional Health catchment area;


• Oversee, supervise, advise, and/or train clinical and other support staff in their responsibilities and duties pertaining to the proper care and treatment of morbidly obese patients and the development of a high quality, patient-focused, financially viable bariatric surgery program;


• Collaborate with current bariatric surgeons to maintain the accreditation at Rochester General Hospital and assist in the application process that will result in Unity Hospital becoming a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence through the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; and the American College of Surgery program - MBSAQIP


• Participate in the Bariatric Committee;


• Identify and assist with implementation of opportunities for program growth and expansion;


• Participate on hospital and/or system committees as requested by the department of surgery and/or EVP.

Clinical

• Engages in providing direct patient care on regularly scheduled basis including call coverage.


• Works with the other members of the Metabolic and Bariatric team to care for patients and develop a positive environment accentuating the team approach to patient care.


• Provides comprehensive medical care and supervision of patient as medically indicated onsite, in Hospital or at home.


• Coordinates diagnostic and treatment procedures and referral care.


• Instructs and monitors nursing, ancillary and support staff in proper patient care and management.


• Cooperates with Chief of Surgery and administrators in providing managed care where appropriate under prepaid, capitated or other health delivery programs.


• Cooperates with the Chief of the Surgery and administrators in coordinating medical activities to insure efficient, accessible and quality health care service.


• Serves as faculty for the residency program and, as appropriate, for medical, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, and Nursing students.


• Serves on the Peer Review Committee as needed.


• Participates in the formulation of standards of care and complies with clinical indicators.


• Cooperates with the Quality Assurance Coordinator in completing quality assurance activities and requirements.


• Complies with all hospital, local, state, and federal regulations.


• Behaves in mature, responsible and fair manner.


• Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect.


• Maintains positive, encouraging and cooperative attitude.


• Takes initiative in identifying and accomplishing tasks which go beyond the normal scope of responsibility or any other tasks assigned by the Chief of Surgery.


• Participates in Age Specific Competency Training, within 12 month period of time and demonstrates the ability to obtain information and assess patient/customer needs in Physician's medical specialty.


• Understands the range of treatment and or services needed by the different age groups served in Physician's medical specialty.


• Comply with the following timeframes for completion and/or submission of the identified documentation below, recognizing that the following list is not all inclusive of the documentation that will be required of Physician

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree that is acceptable to NYS Department of Education

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• Current license to practice in the state of New York


• Board certified in General Surgery, Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery preferred

Pay Transparency



In addition to the base pay range, certain provider positions may be eligible for variable compensation in accordance with health system pay practices. This may include: productivity and/or value based clinical incentives, bonus compensation, or other forms of variable pay.



EDUCATION:

• MD


• DO

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: L - Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly; requires occasional walking, standing or squatting.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Physician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $300,000.00 - $400,000.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now