Bariatric Psychologist- Hybrid Remote - Tampa, United States - Tampa General Hospital

Description

Facility Profile

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, TGH is licensed for 1,007 beds, and with more than 8,000 employees, is one of the region's largest employers.

TGH is the area's only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children's Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, , and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, Orthopedics, and Urology. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time – an accomplishment that fewer than 1 percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

*Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision of a Manager or designee and following the established policies, procedures and professional guidelines, the Bariatric Psychologist's primary role is performing bariatric surgery evaluations and assesses candidacy for such procedures through the diagnoses, evaluation and treatment of mental and emotional disorders using ASMBS and APA guidelines. Administers evidence-based treatment modalities to prepare such individuals for surgery and post-operatively to ensure well adjustment. Formulate treatment plans based on evaluations and administration and interpretation of testing measures. Also serves as consultant within interdisciplinary team with research participation and trainee supervision opportunities available. Role is mostly focused on individual outpatient treatment with limited group and inpatient duties. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital. This is a hybrid remote position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA approved program in accredited degree granting college or university. Licensure by the State of Florida as a Psychologist. Experience in the treatment of eating disorders and/or health focus preferred.