Consultant Bariatric

Assures the safety of the patient population served by demonstrating age-appropriate skills

in assessing, implementing and evaluating plans of care.

Performs psychological evaluation for the preoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery

patient and provides a formal written evaluation and interpretation of data (i.e. DIET

inventory and Psychological questionnaire) as to the patient's readiness and ability to make

an informed decision regarding surgery.

Participates in the weekly Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Team meeting to discuss

challenging patients, office dynamics, and/or seek supervision on cases.

Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans for psychiatric

care for the patient and their family, including but not limited to, smoking cessation,

addiction treatment, eating disorder monitoring, etc

Participates in post-surgical inpatient rounds on a weekly basis, utilizing here and now

methods to create/utilize action based/problem solving techniques around anticipated issues

that may arise after leaving the hospital.

Maintains contact with individual's psychologist/psychiatrist/therapist, if applicable, to

provide education to providers about anticipated psychological changes post surgery and to

maintain collaborative efforts with recommended treatment plan.

Provides psychological support to postoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery patients

surrounding psychosocial issues/stressors. Addresses psychopathology, body image, selfesteem, social support quality of life, marital adjustment, and sexual functioning. Postsurgical follow-up required at 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year with any additional support

provided as deemed necessary and/or needed.

Provides couples therapy when necessary. Patients will be given the chance to learn about

couple therapy and will have the opportunity to benefit from a systems perspective on how

their psychopathology relates to their current weight and disordered eating. Psycho

education may also be provided to the spouse/partner of the patient that involves

explanation of the emotional and physical changes that their spouse may experience after

the surgery.

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Job Functions:
Attends appropri

Salary:
ریال50, ریال60,000.00 per month

Language:

• Arabic (required)

License/Certification:

• Consultant License (required)

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