Registered Dietitian Medical Weight Loss Full-time with Benefits

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for implementation of medical weight loss program and all aspects that address objectives of the program and the customer. This position requires a committed individual who demonstrates a systems approach to management. This individual will translate business knowledge into behaviors that produce high quality cost-effective outcomes. This individual is able to apply program evaluation and accepted clinical research findings to secure clinical and program outcomes. He/she will build strong customer relationships actively explore customer needs and pursue creative solutions to satisfy those needs and monitor results on a continual basis.

Essential Job Functions:

Works with providers and staff to achieve program objectives and enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Prepares for classes on weight loss cooking or other nutritional topics by selecting appropriate class topics and educational materials such as; power point presentations interactive handouts and visual learning techniques.
Arrives in a timely manner prior to education session to ensure proper set-up and punctual start.
Ensures that class materials are sufficiently stocked and organized.
Instructs session using approved curriculum and provides appropriate specific behavioral life-style change tools for participants.
Allows adequate time for in education session for discussion practice and evaluation.
Encourages participants in education/support groups to discuss information relevant to topic and keeps classes positive and solution focused.
Performs a nutritional screening to identify clients with specific nutritional needs.
Assesses patients readiness and commitment to participate in any weight management group program.
Reviews patients medical record and nutrition/medical history prior to consult to familiarize themselves with patients progress concerns and other medical professional recommendations/notations.
Assists in updating assessment/interview forms/tools to stay consistent with industry trends and research.
Documents appropriately and timely according to organization policy.
Performs individual consults to identify clients goals to make nutritional counseling conducive to weight-loss/weight maintenance/other specific nutritional needs.
Assists in research selection and development of new programs/classes and instructional materials to be used.
Serves as an expert resource in the nutrition science field especially as it relates to the treatment of obesity.
Assumes responsibility for continuing education development needs interviewing/assessment skills and maintaining adult teaching skills.
Assists with the medical monitoring of the program including blood pressure measurement and weigh-ins.
Assists with administrative and program supervision duties as required/assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of specific nutritional issues including but not limited to; weight management eating disorders food allergies and cardiac health.
Experience in leading groups and facilitating group interactions; skillful in public speaking with the ability to provide information in a dynamic interesting manner.
Extensive knowledge and experience in individual counseling and assessments necessary for weight management programming and treatment of the overweight and obese population.
Experience and training in eating disorders and compulsive behaviors preferred.
Experience in developing implementing and delivering education materials using adult learning theories.
Evidence of continuing education in the dietetics field to maintain any current certification/registration and/or licensure status.
Must have current CPR certification.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills towards diverse patient population.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication.
Demonstrates leadership skills decision making skills and ability to problem solve.
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control standards and EOC standards.
Strong organization skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Must abide by HIPAA law and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.
Pleasant caring and professional personality.
Availability and flexibility to work at remote sites.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in medical practice hospital or clinic setting.
• Registered Dietitian in the State of Maryland
• Certification in Obesity Medicine preferred.
• Bariatric nutrition weight management diabetes education experience preferred.