Registered Dietitian- Diabetes Management

The Registered Dietitian will be working primarily with patients who have a diabetes diagnosis and will provide medical nutrition therapy to improve the patient's health outcomes and help meet their goals.

• Full Time/Benefits Eligible
• Monday-Friday - 8 hour shifts between 8:00am-6:00pm
• Westerville, OH

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for COPC diabetes patients as referred from the primary care provider or Endocrinologist.
• Offer individual counseling as well as group classes to provide nutrition education on diabetes to prevent complications with lifestyle related modifications.
• Use motivational interviewing strategies to encourage positive behavior change. Work with the patient to create individualized goals and monitor progress through follow up visits.
• Communicate regularly with the referring providers to discuss patient's progress. Coordinate care and appointments with additional health care providers.
• Support program standards and ensure compliance with ADCES requirements.
• Document all progress notes and outreach attempts in the Electronic Health Record.
• Manage a rotating schedule at several endocrinology and medical practices including the local travel between locations.
• Contact and schedule nutrition referrals as needed
• Serve as a preceptor to dietetic interns from accredited universities.
• Contribute to company-wide health education through office engagement, wellness blogs, and employee seminars as needed.

Qualifications

Education, Licensures & Certifications

• Required: Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics depending on date of graduation
• Required: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietic Registration
• Required: Licensed Dietitian with the Ohio State Medical Association
• Required: Active Ohio driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout COPC’s service area

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with a diabetes population, preferred.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting, preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, work independent, and creatively solve problems
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, organization and time management

Skills

• Strong customer service skills with ability to work well with physicians, APPs, clinical staff and administrative staff.
• Team-oriented and work well in a collaborative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in stressful situation
• Computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft office products
• Electronic Medical Record proficiency
• Strong organizational skills required