Academic Bariatric Psychology

Company: Allied Health Job Cafe
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Academic Bariatric PsychologyTop 10 Metro Cities in the Midwest!The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Bariatric Psychologist to join their department. There are currently 2 bariatric psychologists with a need to bring on a full-time psychologist to provide high-quality care in assisting patients achieve their weight loss goals. We know endocrine disorders can be a contributing factor to obesity and offer a nationally ranked endocrinology program. This position offers psychological support to both bariatric and endocrinology patients. Additionally, this position works with adolescent bariatric patients, which is a unique offering. You can look forward to:

• Work M-F at Froedtert Hospital on campus with a hybrid schedule available for some telehealth!
• No Call!
• Competitive compensation package
• Extensive opportunity for teaching, scholarship/research, and community engagement.
• Join a family-friendly department with a highly collegial work environment which offers great quality of life
• Be part of an expanding team with new clinic and academic space
• Participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System, a public pension program with an 8% retirement match; vested after five yearsBig City in Metro Midwest!
  • 1.4 million in Milwaukee Metro area and only 1.5 hours away from Chicago!
  • Beautiful suburbs of coastal metropolitan on the shores of Lake Michigan
  • Ranked "7th Best U.S. City for Physician Pay" by Becker's Healthcare
  • A cost of living that is 13% lower than the national average
  • Numerous beaches and over 140 parks for all to enjoy
  • A "foodie heaven," home to the world's largest music festival, and so much more
  • Live in the school district in Wisconsin in 2021 by !Reference: PSGY 21390

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