Samaritan Health Services has an opportunity for a Bariatric Surgeon

Samaritan Health Services a non-profit integrated health care delivery system, is seeking a full time Bariatric Surgeon to join a nationally-recognized Weight Management program offering a comprehensive clinical approach to surgical weight loss management. Based at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, a level 2 trauma center, Samaritan Weight Management Institute offers outstanding medical quality with a compassionate, comprehensive program ensuring long term success.

Our award-winning health system provides exceptional primary care and a range of specialty services throughout the mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon coast. The network serves approximately 300,000 residents in Linn, Benton, Lincoln and portions of Polk and Marion counties. Our skilled providers have a passion for building healthier communities through world-class, compassionate health care.

Job Specifics

• Join a well-established team to include a surgeon, physician assistant, health psychologist, nutritionists and an endocrinologist trained in obesity management.
• Opportunity to lead a turn-key accredited level one comprehensive program by MBSAQIP with strong support from administration and established surgical specialists
• Hospital employed
• Referral base from integrated physicians to build a busy practice
• Position will include a mix of both Bariatric and General Surgery cases
• Active involvement with medical students and residents

Job Requirements

• Fellowship trained in Bariatric/MIS Surgery required.
• Physician with a minimum of two years-experience with a proven track record preferred but not required
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Should possess excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team oriented

We offer an attractive salary plus incentives, relocation assistance, paid malpractice, Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) and a competitive benefit package.

Location details

Physicians and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available in the Willamette Valley, as well as proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon’s largest city – all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.