[Hiring] Registered Dietitian @HealthWorks

Role Description

HealthWorks is seeking a per diem (PRN) Registered and Licensed West Virginia Dietitian to join our team (4-8 hours per week). This is a telehealth role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing individualized nutrition and weight management counseling (Bariatric Program) to clients across Marion, Monongahela, and Taylor counties.

• Schedule: 4-8 hours per week via Telehealth
• Employment Type: Per Diem / PRN (4-8 hours/week)
• Flexibility: Workdays can be coordinated based on your availability and client needs

• Provide virtual 1:1 nutrition and weight management counseling
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
• Support diet therapy, education, and behavior change strategies
• Plan, organize, and evaluate all aspects of patient nutritional care
• Educate clients as well as staff on nutrition-related topics
• Participate in required training to support WV Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food & nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
• Active West Virginia Registered Dietitian License
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient education skills
• Willingness to complete required PEIA training

Requirements

• Ensures clients nutrition label program meets quality standards via audit samples
• Reports audits in an organized fashion
• Collaborates with team on the ongoing needs of the nutrition labeling program
• Participates in corporate wellness events
• Edits and creates nutrition education
• Presents on various nutrition topics
• Participates in informational tabling that incorporate monthly themes
• Leads support groups and workshops
• Plans appropriate diets and menus to meet the needs of individuals whose medical condition can be treated or controlled using diet therapy
• Determines if follow-up appointment is needed, based on patient’s motivation and comprehension of education session
• Conducts nutrition education classes if demand exists (diabetes classes, weight management)
• Serves as a community resource to clients
• Monitors and responds to phone and e-mail messages promptly
• Enters nutrition notes promptly when assessment is completed
• Maintains patient, employee and computer data safety and confidentiality
• Excellent communication and counseling skills
• Training in Motivational Interviewing
• Time management, punctuality, and organizational skills a must
• Personable, compassionate, friendly, responsible and hard working
• Must be able to work independently as well as be team oriented
• Computer skills (Apple & Microsoft Office)

Benefits

• New graduates are encouraged to apply
• Opportunity for a consistent schedule as caseload grows
• Supportive environment with a focus on community health and wellness