Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.
Home View All Jobs (2,197,865)

Job Information

Emory Healthcare/Emory University Assistant/Associate Professor - Emory Bariatric Center Obesity Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia

Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Description

SUMMARY OF CLINICAL DUTIES AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

  • Provide comprehensive care for bariatric patients presenting for surgical and nonsurgical management including the expansion of services to support the care of these patients.

  • Serve as an attending Obesity Medicine specialist at any of the Emory Bariatric Center hospital sites as deemed necessary by the Section leader over time. This may include: EUHM, EUH, ESJH, Emory Decatur, EJCH, etc.

  • Manage pre-surgical bariatric patients (going through an insurance mandated pre-surgical supervised diet) through a streamlined, evidence based preoperative process to reduce unnecessary preoperative testing, improve efficiency of patient flow through the preoperative bariatric surgery process, and to reduce postoperative complications (This includes but is not limited to universal screening for obstructive sleep apnea, smoking cessation, and diabetic control in our pre-surgical patients in order to optimize postoperative results)

  • Diagnose and manage complications of bariatric surgery, with appropriate communication/interaction/discussion/referral with the surgical team when appropriate• Manage bariatric surgery patients postoperatively with special attention to overall nutrition and micronutrient status, as well as activity and lifestyle habits• Comprehensively manage patients as they progress through our nonsurgical, medical weight management and lifestyle medicine programs• Manage patients’ weight and weight related comorbidities individually and on an ongoing basis• Provide appropriate pharmacotherapy for weight and food addiction management when appropriate• Provide care in an evidence-based manner rather than based on personal beliefs, preferences, or anecdotal experience• Be comfortable managing obesity related comorbidities• Be comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team consisting of bariatric surgeons, APP’s, RD’s, RN’s, psychologists, administrative staff.

  • Be able to help mentor, educate, and develop trainees (med students, residents, PA students) clinically through practice-site rotation activities and didactically when they rotate through Medical Bariatrics as an elective rotation• Improve trainee and faculty education in the field of Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine (Grand Rounds, Lunch & Learns, medical and PA school lectures, etc.)• Be actively involved with program outreach both within Emory Healthcare and externally via community channels – presenting at Lunch &Learns, corporate events, Grand Rounds, medical association outreach services, etc.• Be comfortable with public speaking and telemedicine visits• Participate in the development of unique and collaborative research specific to the care of patients suffering from obesity.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

• Certified or eligible for certification as a Bariatrician and/or Lifestyle Medicine physician

• A valid, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia

• A controlled Substance Registration Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

Connect With Us!

Connect with us for general consideration!

Job Number 130041

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division School Of Medicine

Department SOM: Surgery: General

Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta

Location : Name Emory University Hospital

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Position involves clinical patient contact., Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials.

DirectEmployers