Dietitian Primary Care

UW Medicine Primary Care and Population Healthhas a unique opportunity for aRegistered Dietitianto join ourNutrition and Diabetes Education Team!

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-time80%FTE (32hours per week)
• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Led by the Assistant Director of Nutrition and Diabetes Education our team of Registered Dietitians is dedicated to advancing UW Medicines mission of improving the health of the public. We strive to provide high-quality patient-centered care and support the continued learning of our team members.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Position willsupport multiple (3)UWMedicine Primary Care clinics incentral and north Seattle
• Serves as the primary nutrition expert at assigned clinics while managing a schedule of patients from provider-generated referrals
• Works with patients of all ages providingin-depth knowledge and evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy(MNT)for a wide range of health-related conditions such as diabetes cardiovascular disease hypertension weight management goals renal disease etc

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patients current dietary patterns and partners with the patient to develop an individualized nutrition plan that supports their health goals.
• Uses the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to provide and document MNT and stays current with national standards for diabetes education.
• Provides effective nutrition and diabetes education in both individual andwhen applicable group settingsthrough a variety of visit formats including in-person telemedicine and phone.
• Uses educational and behavioral techniques appropriate for each patient taking into consideration their learning abilities readiness to change and cultural beliefs.
• Collaborates with a comprehensive care team that includes providers RN Care Managers Social Workers Panel Navigators and other clinical staff to facilitate patient access education and continuity of care.
• Ensures that the highest quality customer service and clinical care are practiced resulting in patient satisfaction.
• Seeks out continuing education opportunities and uses evidence-based resources to support patient care.
• Assists with trainingnew staffincluding providers residents and other clinical staff on topics related toservices offered nutritiontopics and diabetes management.
• Maintains knowledge of payer requirements billing practices and reimbursement processes related to MNT and diabetes education services.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills as an individual counselor group educator and care team member.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics
• Registration as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• At least one year of related experience in aclinic/ambulatorysetting to include at least six monthsof experience providingdiabetes education and counseling