Dietitian for Private Practice
Job description
Come and join our team of dynamic professional dietitians working in Private Practice. We offer a warm, friendly, and highly professional work environment, and extensive training and support to promote the highest level of effective professional service.
Job Purpose: The dietitian/nutritionist will provide comprehensive evidence-based nutrition care services to patients of the practice. The clinical outpatient dietitian/nutritionist will competently conduct assessments, develop care plans utilizing the nutrition care process, monitor on-going medical conditions, and provide nutrition education and counseling. The clinical dietitian/nutritionist will provide appropriate nutrition services to individual patients and families while maintaining cognizance of behavior change models. In addition, the clinical dietitian/nutritionist will collaborate with team members to ensure on-going program development and to identify the educational and nutritional needs of patients with medically related conditions.
Education and Experience
- Credentialed in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- North Carolina Licensed dietitian/nutritionist
- Experience in one on one patient counseling essential
- Experience working in an outpatient setting and/or with wellness coaching. Experience eating disorders desirable
- Experience with pediatrics preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods of medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease risk reduction
- Knowledge of behavioral change theories such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Superior leadership, organization, research, evaluation, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in the use of body composition assessment tools, electronic scales, glucose meters, and in the use of computer software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various means including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops, and conferences
- Multi-tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient nutritional care, including the ability to share information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to gain knowledge of the goals and structure of the practice including its policies and procedures and the programs it provides
- Previous experience with nutritional analysis software valuable, but not essential
- Previous experience with electronic health records required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Represent the practice in a professional manner at all times
Language Skills:
Ability to communicate well in writing and in person. Ability to read and interpret common medical, billing, and business terminology. Excellent interpersonal skills
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Paid CEU Opportunities
- Reimbursement for License fees and CDR fees
- Bonus Structure
Schedule:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Outpatient
- Telehealth
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cary, NC 27511: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person