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This position reports to the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program Practice Manager /Coordinator and/or surgeons. The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Dietitian provides nutrition guidance and ...

This position reports to the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program Practice Manager /Coordinator and/or surgeons. The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Dietitian provides nutrition guidance and ...

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How much do bariatric surgery program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for bariatric surgery program manager in the United States is $107,460.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a bariatric surgery program manager do?

A Bariatric Surgery Program Manager oversees the daily operations of a bariatric (weight-loss) surgery program within a healthcare facility. Their responsibilities include coordinating patient care, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, managing program staff, and facilitating communication between surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. They also work on quality improvement initiatives, patient education, and data collection to ensure the program delivers safe and effective outcomes. Ultimately, they play a critical role in supporting patients through their surgical weight-loss journey.

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

To thrive as a Bariatric Surgery Program Manager, you need a solid background in healthcare management, nursing or allied health, and knowledge of bariatric surgery protocols, typically supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree and relevant licensure or certification. Familiarity with accreditation standards (such as MBSAQIP), quality improvement tools, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems is essential. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills help coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support patient education. These skills are crucial for ensuring program compliance, optimizing patient outcomes, and maintaining high standards of care within bariatric surgery programs.

What are some common challenges faced by bariatric surgery program managers in coordinating multidisciplinary teams?

Bariatric Surgery Program Managers often navigate the challenge of aligning surgeons, dietitians, nurses, psychologists, and administrative staff to provide seamless patient care. Managing diverse schedules and ensuring effective communication across specialties is key, as each team member plays a vital role in pre- and post-operative support. Program Managers must also stay current with accreditation requirements and continually monitor patient outcomes to maintain high standards. Proactive leadership and strong organizational skills are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring the program's success.

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Bariatric Nurse Navigator

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist in all aspects of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program, including program development, planning, organizing, implementation, assessment, and patient education.

  • Serve as a resource to navigate patients through complex healthcare environments to optimize care and outcomes.

  • Coordinate and delegate high-quality care to patients in the bariatric program and clinic.


Methodist Healthcare System rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Bariatric Nurse Navigator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Metropolitan which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Bariatric Nurse Navigator functions as a member of the bariatric multidisciplinary team and serves as an advocate and educator for bariatric patients, from preoperative to the postoperative status.

The Bariatric Nurse Navigator is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. S/he will work with patients to include, inpatients, outpatients, physicians, allied health professionals, and the community through program development, planning, organizing, implementation, assessment and patient education for the bariatric program. To collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data to the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform.

S/he will service as a resource that navigates patients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes. S/he assists in the planning, organizing, facilitating, coordinating and delegating of high-quality care to the defined group of patients served by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program and clinic. bariatric clinic.

What qualifications you will need:

-Graduate of an accredited associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program

-Minimum of one year of nursing experience  in a Bariatric Center of excellence or in bariatric surgical patient management

-Preferred: Bachelor of Science of Nursing

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

Nursing License in the State of Texas

Preferred current Certified Bariatric Nurse or within 24 months of hire

Successfully completion of the MBSCR Online Training Program

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.

Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Bariatric Nurse Navigator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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