Diabetes Education Dietitian | Patient Education & Coaching

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Diabetes Education Specialist to assess patient needs and provide individualized diabetes self-management education. You will plan continuing education for staff and the community, develop goals and follow-up plans, and document outcomes within patient records.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, Dietitian licensure, and experience in diabetes education and community outreach; Master’s and CPT certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience counseling patients with diabetes and in community education.
• Registered/Licensed Dietitian with CDCES eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs for diabetes education and provide individualized DSME/DSME-T.
• Develop goals, learning objectives and an education plan with participants.
• Create follow-up plans and evaluate outcomes against learning objectives.
• Document data, plans and results in participant records and maintain curricula.
• Contribute to education materials and participate in program development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Diabetes education

Community education

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Diabetes Education Specialist to assess patient needs and provide individualized diabetes self-management education. You will plan continuing education for staff and the community, develop goals and follow-up plans, and document outcomes within patient records.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, Dietitian licensure, and experience in diabetes education and community outreach; Master’s and CPT certification are preferred.