AdventHealth Orlando is seeking a specialized Outpatient Psychiatrist with expertise in bariatrics and plastics to join our team. This role focuses on providing psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and support for patients undergoing bariatric and plastic surgery procedures. The psychiatrist will work closely with surgical teams to address mental health concerns related to body image, weight management, and post-surgical adjustments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The MD or DO, is responsible for:
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and create individualized treatment plans for patients undergoing bariatric and plastic surgery.
- Provide pre- and post-operative psychological support and counseling.
- Collaborate with surgeons, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals for integrated patient care.
- Manage and monitor mental health medications and address psychological aspects of weight management and body image.
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and stay updated on relevant treatments and advancements.
- Perform hospital rounds, consult on Baker Act cases, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and track patient progress.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong medical decision-making skills.
SCHEDULE DETAILS:
- Schedule Details: Monday Friday
- Hospitals covered: AH Orlando
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Medical Degree
- Psychiatry experience (preferred)
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION:
- Current, valid Florida Medical license
- Board Certification
- BLS & ACLS
- DEA License
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
Community Description
AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.
