Program Manager

Boston Medical Center; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Discretionary annual bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to assess, develop, and coordinate diabetes self-management education for diverse patients within the ADA Diabetes Education Program.

The role provides medical nutrition therapy for weight management, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, and more, while collaborating with care teams to implement individualized plans.

Qualifications

• Assess educational needs and readiness for diabetes management.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans for diabetes self-management.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling to patients and families.
• Coordinate with diabetes coordinator to design and conduct self-management training per Medicare standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine educational needs for diabetes management.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans addressing diabetes self-management and medication management.
• Provide group diabetes education classes and ongoing counseling.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to personalize care plans and improve outcomes.

Skills

Dietitian

Diabetes education

Medical nutrition therapy

Group education

Job description

The Outpatient Dietitian/ Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist is a specialty dietitian who assesses, develops, and coordinates diabetes self-management education for people with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes within the scope of the ADA Diabetes Education Program.

The position also includes providing medical nutrition therapy for patients referred to the outpatient nutrition program. The dietitian will provide medical nutrition therapy to patients referred for weight management, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, food allergies, and more. Responsible for providing comprehensive education and support to patients with diabetes, promoting self-management skills, and enhancing health outcomes. This role involves working collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans and facilitate diabetes management programs.

Conduct assessments to determine the educational needs and readiness of patients to learn about diabetes management. Develop and implement individualized education plans addressing diabetes self-management, including medication management, nutrition, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring, acute and chronic complications. Provide ongoing support and counseling to patients and their families, addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of living with diabetes. Encourage patient adherence to treatment plans and empower them to actively participate in their health. Facilitate group education classes on diabetes management. Work with diabetes coordinator to design, implement, and conduct diabetes self-management training in accordance to Medicare standards and assist in collecting data for accreditation.

The dietitian plans and provides nutritional care to patients per department policies and procedures by conducting patient assessment and adapting dietary interventions to meet individual patient needs taking into account nutritional status, environmental or social barriers, and cultural diversity utilizing appropriate and proven counseling modalities.

Compensation Range: $80,500.00- $117,000.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.