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Registered Dietitian Coach

Registered Dietitian Coach

RewindSC, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Rewind Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Part-time, Remote (opportunity for conversion to Full-time)

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) / Coach is an integral member of the Rewind program, managing the clinical care of individuals with obesity, including those with comorbid health conditions such as type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. RDs steer our members through their weight loss, skill development, community / team cohesion, and motivational journey with Rewind. Each RD completes in-depth individualized nutrition assessments, dietary instructions and individual counseling and education conforming to best practices and evidence-based medicine for the treatment of individuals with obesity. The RD will guide members through a very-low energy diet (VLED) using meal replacements, a transition phase reincorporating conventional foods, and then ultimately reinforce lifestyle behaviors for weight loss maintenance. The RD will have a basic understanding of pharmacologic interventions employed in weight management.

Summary of Duties

  • You will screen and conduct ongoing comprehensive nutrition assessments for members.
  • Using motivational interviewing, you will partner with members to create behavior goals and action plans that will help them meet their weight goals.
  • You will be responsible for charting all appointments in Rewind’s approved system(s), and communicating directly with patients via EHR messages and phone.
  • You will work with members to problem-solve any challenges, and emphasize learning moments to reinforce behavior changes. You will recognize the varied needs of specific populations, including cultural, religious, and ethnic considerations.
  • You will meticulously chart nutritional diagnosis, individualized nutrition treatment plan, follow-up documentation of patient outcomes and revisions to plan in the EMR.
  • You will lead interactive virtual presentations and group meetings with Rewind members, using pre-approved curriculum for key educational topics and exercises.
  • You will author original content in the form of micro-lessons and blog posts around nutrition, weight management, general lifestyle and coping skills. All content will be reviewed and approved by Rewind editorial staff before publication.
  • You will practice communication regularly with interdisciplinary teams.
  • You will abide by Rewind policy for the proper use of patients’ protected health information.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred in Nutrition, Public Health, or related field.
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Weight management certification preferred : Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), or Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management.
  • At least one year work experience in an outpatient counseling setting, using medical nutrition therapy for adult patients.
  • Deep experience with motivational interviewing and creating trust and openness with a patient population.
  • Interest in working with patients who desire to get healthy / lose weight.
  • Experience leading and facilitating educational group sessions.
  • Growth mindset; strong sense of initiative and interest in collaborating with a growing team / function.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to design a conducive environment for highly sensitive conversations with patient members.
  • Excellent computer skills required; proficiency with Google Suite preferred (Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Chat, Slides).
  • Ability to articulate workflow business processes / improvements is helpful.
  • Possess the following competencies : Adaptability, Strong Oral / Written Communications, Customer Service, Dependability, Detail-Oriented, Initiative, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills, Motivation, Planning, Organizing, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Project Management, Quality and Teamwork.
  • Enjoy a fast-paced, agile, collaborative environment.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the Continental US.

    • Compensation

    Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

    Want to join our team? Send an email to anna@joinrewind.com with a link to your CV, a little bit about yourself and why you’d like to join us.

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