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How much do bariatric program coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for bariatric program coordinator in Raleigh, NC is $56,861.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,700.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bariatric program coordinator?

A Bariatric Program Coordinator is a healthcare professional who manages and oversees all aspects of a bariatric (weight loss surgery) program within a hospital or clinic. Their responsibilities include coordinating patient care, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, organizing educational sessions, and serving as a liaison between patients, surgeons, and other healthcare providers. They play a key role in supporting patients through the pre-operative and post-operative phases, helping to ensure a safe and effective weight loss journey.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bariatric program coordinator?

To thrive as a Bariatric Program Coordinator, you need a background in nursing or healthcare, knowledge of bariatric procedures, and often an RN or allied health credential. Familiarity with patient management software, electronic health records (EHR), and accreditation standards is typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, patient advocacy, and the ability to educate and motivate patients are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure effective program management, positive patient outcomes, and compliance with regulatory standards in bariatric care.

What are some common challenges faced by a bariatric program coordinator and how can they be managed?

A Bariatric Program Coordinator often faces the challenge of coordinating care among multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that each patient receives comprehensive, individualized support throughout their weight loss journey. Balancing administrative duties, such as compliance with accreditation standards, with direct patient interactions can also be demanding. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and staying current with best practices in bariatric care are key to managing these challenges and ensuring both patient satisfaction and program success.

What is the difference between Bariatric Program Coordinator vs Bariatric Surgery Scheduler?

AspectBariatric Program CoordinatorBariatric Surgery Scheduler
CredentialsCertifications in healthcare, patient care experienceAdministrative experience, scheduling skills
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, multidisciplinary teamsMedical offices, hospital departments
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers specializing in bariatricsHospitals, surgical centers
Primary FocusPatient education, program managementScheduling surgeries, coordinating appointments

The Bariatric Program Coordinator oversees the entire bariatric program, including patient education and care coordination, while the Bariatric Surgery Scheduler focuses specifically on scheduling surgeries and appointments. Both roles require healthcare or administrative experience but differ in scope and responsibilities within the bariatric care team.

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Physician Assistant - Bariatric Surgery

Duke Health

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 253 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.


Job Location

Duke Regional Hospital

Job Summary

The Bariatric Surgery Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services and performs medical acts under the supervision of the supervisory physician to patients on the Bariatric Surgery service at DRH. The APP performs physical exams, collects data and documents, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies, radiologic studies, and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct care to the patients on the Bariatric Surgery service. The Bariatric Surgery APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Inpatient

  • Daily inpatient rounding on primary and consult teams
  • Assist with daily notes
  • Take first call on primary Bariatric Surgery patients
  • Review and order diagnostic and lab studies
  • Patient and Family education
  • Provides continuity of care by working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams
  • Staff new consults for Bariatric Surgery at DRH
  • Assist with admissions
  • Perform discharges
  • Manage/Change/Apply wound vacs
  • Assist in maintaining and improving Quality Metrics
  • Provide collaborative and cost-effective care.

Outpatient

  • No outpatient coverage currently.

Physical and mental requirements:

  • Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as an APP in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System.
  • Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems
  • Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
  • Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.
  • Able to use fine motor skills
  • Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations;
  • Able to use computer and learn new software programs
  • Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals
  • Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations
  • Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds
  • Able to remain focused and organized
  • Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

NP: Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for adults.

PA: Graduate of an ARC-accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's or Doctoral Degree Preferred.

Certification

NP: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for adults (ACNP or AGACNP) or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP or AGANP)

PA: PA-C

Both: BLS required

ACLS and ATLS strongly recommended but not required

Licensure

NP: Current unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with authorization to practice as an NP

PA: Current unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as a PA

Both: Federal and State DEA with unrestricted prescriptive authority

Experience

NP: 2+ years RN experience in the clinical care of general surgery patients is strongly preferred.

1+ year NP experience preferred, ideally in general surgery capacity, but not required.

PA: 1+ year PA experience in the clinical care of trauma or general surgery strongly preferred but not required.

Job Hours

The schedule will be 14 (fourteen) 12 (twelve) hour shifts per month. This is an M-F DAY shift role. The APPs and Bariatric Surgery leadership will develop a schedule that is mutually amenable. Schedule may be changed by administrative or clinical leadership to meet department needs.


Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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