Counselor

Medi-Weightloss®; Florida; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a passionate Counselor to guide patients through their weight loss journeys, offering expert nutritional advice. The role involves conducting patient consultations, documenting progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should possess a certification in nutrition coaching, with the ability to build strong relationships. This full-time, entry-level position offers competitive pay commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Conduct weekly patient consultations focused on nutrition and exercise.
• Assist the supervising provider with patient referrals.
• Document patient progress in the electronic medical record system.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through their weight loss journey.
• Provide expert advice under the supervision of a physician.
• Conduct follow-up calls to discuss patient progress.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Ability to build meaningful relationships

Expert advice on nutrition

Conducting patient consultations

Education

Certification in nutrition coaching

Job description

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About Us: Medi-Weightloss® is a physician-supervised weight loss program dedicated to helping individuals on their journey to better health. Founded in 2005, with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, our program is built on the five keys to wellness: nutrition, fitness, medicine, education, and motivation. Our mission extends beyond helping patients achieve their weight loss goals; we strive to empower them to achieve long-term wellness. We are passionate about the success of our patients, and our track record speaks for itself.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic, dependable professional to join our team as a Nutrition Coach/Counselor. This role is ideal for a "people person" who is passionate about helping others and building meaningful relationships. The successful candidate will play a key role in guiding patients through their weight loss journey, providing expert advice on nutrition and exercise under the supervision of a physician.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly patient consultations focused on nutrition and exercise (training on our system provided)
• Assist the supervising provider with patient referrals to other healthcare professionals
• Document patient progress in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Conduct follow-up calls to discuss patient progress and address any concerns
• Obtain patient vitals (training provided if necessary)
• Administer intramuscular (IM) injections (training provided if necessary)
• Obtain patient laboratory results (training provided if necessary)

Additional Skills (Preferred, Not Required)

• Medical Assistant experience
• Phlebotomy experience
• Experience with IM injections
• EKG experience
• Training on Metabolic testing provided

Qualifications

• Certification in nutrition coaching and/or counseling is a plus
• Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws/regulations

Salary: [Competitive, Commensurate with Experience]

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services