Dietitian Private Practice

Anne Till Nutrition Group; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Till Nutrition Group in Cary, NC is seeking a clinical outpatient dietitian/nutritionist to provide evidence-based nutrition care to patients. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, monitor conditions, and educate patients and families, using the nutrition care process and behavior-change models.

Experience with one-on-one counseling, outpatient settings, and electronic health records is required.

Qualifications

• Credentialed in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience in one-on-one patient counseling required.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting and/or with wellness coaching.
• Proficient in evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions.
• Knowledge of behavioral change theories such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition care services to patients in outpatient practice.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans using the nutrition care process.
• Monitor ongoing medical conditions and provide nutrition education and counseling.
• Collaborate with team members to support program development and address patient needs.

Skills

Evidence-based nutrition care

Behavior change theories

Leadership & communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

CDR credential in good standing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Body composition assessment tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Come and join our team of professional dietitians working in Private Practice. We offer a warm, friendly, and highly skilled work environment, along with extensive training and support, to promote professional development and ensure the highest level of patient care.

Job Purpose:

• The dietitian/nutritionist will provide comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition care services to patients of the practice. The clinical outpatient dietitian/nutritionist will competently conduct assessments, develop care plans utilizing the nutrition care process, monitor ongoing medical conditions, and provide nutrition education and counseling. The clinical dietitian/nutritionist will provide appropriate nutrition services to individual patients and their families, while maintaining awareness of behavior change models. Additionally, the dietitian/nutritionist will collaborate with team members to ensure ongoing program development and identify the educational and nutritional needs of patients with medically related conditions.

Education and Experience

• Credentialed in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Experience in one-on-one patient counseling required
• Experience working in an outpatient setting and/or with wellness coaching.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods of medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease risk reduction
• Knowledge of behavioral change theories such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Superior leadership, organization, research, evaluation, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in the use of body composition assessment tools, electronic scales, and in the use of computer software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various means, including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops, and conferences
• Multi-tasking skills related to delivering efficient nutritional care, including the ability to share information effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to gain knowledge of the goals and structure of the practice, including its policies and procedures, and the programs it provides
• Previous experience with nutritional analysis software is valuable, but not essential.
• You'll need to have previous experience with electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Professionally represent the practice at all times

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate well in writing and in person. Ability to read and interpret common medical, billing, and business terminology. Excellent interpersonal skills