Registered Dietician bei General Physician, P.C.

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

Position Summary:

General Physician, P.C. is looking for a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and in accordance with approved protocols, provides Diabetes Self-Management Education and training for patients with diabetes. The RDN will also provide outpatient nutrition counseling and education to clients/families with a variety of needs and diseases. This would include but is not limited to diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, obesity, food allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, dysphagia, underweight and metabolic disorders for our pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. This includes coordinating care, assessing and identifying risk factors, negotiating care plans with the patient, education (group and/or individual), monitoring and communicating outcomes with other providers and health care teams. The candidate must also have experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition and provide recommendations as needed.

Essential Functions:

• In collaboration with the PCP and multidisciplinary team, identify and prioritize strategies to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions by providing medical nutrition therapy.

• Understanding of the pathophysiology and medication management of diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, IBS/IBD, Celiac disease, food allergies, Obesity, oncology, metabolic disorders and basic concepts of nutrition care coordination, self-management and motivational techniques.

• Using diabetes self-management-training techniques, assess, plan and implement patient and family education in an individual and/or group setting. Education includes but is not limited to self-blood glucose monitoring, medications, diet, exercise, emotional adjustment and coping skills and risk reduction.

• Develop meal plans and educational materials.

• Assist in teaching the ADCES accredited diabetes classes regularly. This may also include evening classes.

• Assist in working with and precepting dietetic interns.

• Work closely with the lead dietitian and other dietitians on staff to help ensure that departmental goals are being met.

• Attend health fairs and engage in other community events to promote nutritional services.

• Participate in monthly nutrition services staff meetings to ensure congruity in care and consistency. within the department as well as staying abreast of changes within the company.

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Required, Master of Science is preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience in outpatient nutrition counseling.

• 1-2 years of inpatient clinical experience preferred not required.

• Registered Dietitian with current licensure and registration in NYS (CDN).

• Preferred: Educators (CDCES) or a minimum of comprehensive diabetes training or equivalent with evidenced of minimal 15 CEU’s annually required.

• Preferred: Advanced certificates of training or certifications preferred (examples: FODMAP, Plant Based, Oncology, Renal)

Knowledge, Skills, and abilities:

• Pathophysiology and management of diabetes, lipids, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, IBS/IBD,    Celiac disease, Chron’s, metabolic disorders and basic concepts of nutrition care coordination, self-        management and motivational techniques.

• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process & Malnutrition Diagnosing Criteria.

• Experience with writing nutrition care plans for patients on enteral and parenteral feeds.

• Proficient in discussing lab results with patients.

• Familiarity with vitamins, minerals, and supplements.

• Strong leadership skills, ability to work independently.