Registered Dietitian (Part-time or Full-time)

Open Door Family Medical Center provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester Putnam and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center Open Door provides more than 300000 patient visits annually and serves nearly 60000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care dental care integrated behavioral health care clinical nutrition wellness programs and chronic disease management are the foundation of its clinical programs.

Founded as a free clinic in 1972 Open Doors mission of building healthier communities through accessible equitable culturally competent health care has led to site and service expansions. Today Open Door operates centers in Brewster Mamaroneck Mount Kisco Ossining Port Chester and Sleepy Hollow in addition to eight School-Based Health Centers in the Port Chester and Ossining School Districts a mobile dental van in Mount Kisco and a new dental practice in Saugerties NY.For more information please visit our website at .

Open Door is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian in our Ossining medical center. This position can be full-time or part-time and range in hours from 22.5 37.5 hours per week; schedule is 9AM 5PM and includes one later shift (11AM7PM) and one earlier shift (8AM-4PM) per week. The Registered Dietitian participates in a patient-focused team-based approach to promote health and wellness among patients and staff. As part of the medical care team the services provided by the Registered Dietitian aim to improve patient health outcomes and knowledge pertaining to nutrition. Primary responsibilities include medical nutrition therapy nutrition education and nutrition counseling.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 1:1 and group medical nutrition therapy nutrition education and nutrition counseling in-person or virtually using voice or video technologies (note: the majority of services are provided in the 1:1 format)
• Implement the Nutrition Care Process as defined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Care (screening assessment diagnosis intervention monitoring/evaluation documentation outcomes management)
• Engage patients in the goal setting process and utilize Motivational Interviewing and other techniques to assist in goal achievement; develop nutrition care plans that are individualized as well as culturally and clinically appropriate
• Collaborate and communicate with other members of the health care team of each patient
• Provide appropriate evidence/research-based patient education materials when applicable taking into consideration the patients learning style and health literacy
• Make referrals for medical dental behavioral health and other relevant services (e.g. care coordination wellness programs food access and other community resources)
• Collaborate with the wellness team on schedule management activities aimed at engaging and retaining patients in care
• Develop curriculum for and deliver medical nutrition therapy group visits special population nutrition groups and presentations
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures objectives quality improvement activities safety environmental and infection control standards
• Maintain electronic medical records in compliance with Open Doors standards
• Maintain documentation in compliance with The Joint Commission standards and applicable city state and federal laws
• Attends staff and other organizational meetings as designated to ascertain Open Doors short and long-range plans programs and goals within areas of responsibility
• Participates in staff development programs educational activities seminars and training opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: BS/MS in Nutrition from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program required
• Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required
• Certified as a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) in New York State required

SKILLS

• Spanish and English proficiency required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including excellent active listening skills
• Engaging warm and caring personality
• Strong customer service patient-centered orientation
• Empathetic and driven to assist patients
• Passionate about providing high quality care to low-income under-served individuals and those lacking access to health care
• Able to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and committed to collaborative team-based care
• Able to navigate healthcare and community settings as well as patients natural settings (i.e. place of residence)
• Culturally competent/sensitive (racial ethnic linguistic LGBTQ physical ability etc.) and committed to inclusive multi-cultural programming
• Comfortable providing direct patient care to patients of all ages with chronic medical and behavioral health needs
• Proficient computer use including Microsoft 365 applications
• Able to understand and follow detailed instructions
• Highly organized and self-directed able to multi-task
• Flexible and exhibits the ability to adapt as situations evolve
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced high accountability environment
• Effective in problem solving and exhibits excellent judgment and the ability to prioritize

EXPERIENCE

• At least one year experience
• Experience working in an outpatient community healthcare setting is preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work some evening hours required
• Must have valid NYS driving license and daily access to a car

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Approximately 95% sitting

COMMUNICATION

• Informs direct supervisor of any problems that may affect quality and standards of patient services
• Fosters good communication between Open Door and patients by returning all patient requests in a timely manner
• Demonstrates ability to function in a culturally sensitive manner within Open Doors philosophy and mission

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent contact with patients and employees
• Exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a health center environment
• Requires adherence to Infection Control Standard Precautions

There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Family Medical addition to working to affect positive change in the health and lives of thousands of residents in Westchester and Putnam counties Open Door offers its employees a stimulating diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical dental life insurance flexible spending accounts 403(b) and 401(k) generous paid time off onsite Wellness facilities and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on measurable goals and organizational success.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and the health of our communities of Westchester and Putnam counties and if the position speaks to your capabilities experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities please upload your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.

Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer