Role Description
The Nutrition Counseling Dietitian will be responsible for provision of diagnosis-specific Nutrition education and counseling. This role will provide initial and ongoing education as needed. In addition, this role will provide patient/caregiver education and training where applicable and serve as nutrition subject matter expert.
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This is a PRN/POOL position working under 19 hours a week.
Essential Job Duties:
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Completes the Start of Care and follow-up education for home nutrition counseling patients via Video or Telephone.
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Demonstrates knowledge of diagnosis-specific nutrition therapy and counseling and operates as a subject matter expert to the sales, intake and clinical team.
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Performs duties as assigned in a timely, efficient, competent manner, including timely completion of documentation and communication to internal and external customers.
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Creates and provides education to the employees to keep them abreast of new information in nutrition therapies.
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Creates/reviews documents that will be used for customer education.
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Participates in quality management meetings and quality management initiatives.
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Other job duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
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Registered Dietitian with at least two years of experience.
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Experience in counseling patients in weight loss, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, PCOS, eating disorders, wound healing, renal issues.
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Participation in CAQH; Must maintain credentialing with identified commercial insurance plans and Medicaid/Medicare.
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Able to work autonomously and make independent decisions within generally accepted medical practices, regulations and guidelines.
Requirements
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Salary Range: $39-$40 an hour.
Benefits
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Pentec Health offers a comprehensive compensation and full benefits package.
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Actual pay will be based on several factors such as qualifications and skills for the role plus geographic location.
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Benefits may include but are not limited to:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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401k match
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PTO
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Paid holidays
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Disability and life insurance
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Employee assistance
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Flexible spending or health savings account
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Other additional voluntary benefits