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Dietitian-Cert Diabetic Educat

Dietitian-Cert Diabetic Educat

L.E. Cox Medical CentersSpring, MO
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

: Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

  • Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
  • Up to $3,000 Relocation Bonus
  • $1.00 Certification Pay

Job Summary

Responsible for reviewing patient lab values, medications, physical assessment (BMI, body fat %) in order to make diet and medication recommendations to physicians, patients and / or caregivers. Responsible for following up of patients, educating patients and / or caregivers, and documentation. Dietitians will assist in quality assessment audits, in-service and community education programs, as well as participate in interdisciplinary team for care planning and quality improvement as required by regulatory bodies. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Weekend responsibilities for provider call coverage in collaboration with external partners to provide education for new pediatric diagnosis of diabetes.

Job Requirements

Education

  • Required : Bachelor's degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition of Dietetics Program

    • Experience

  • Preferred : Completion of an American Dietetics Association (ADA) approved internship or coordinated undergraduate program
  • Preferred : Clinical medical office experience preferred.
  • Preferred : Pediatric experience

    • Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
  • Proficient Computer skills
  • Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment

    • Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required : Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Registered Dietitian.
  • Preferred : Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 18 months of hire.Education : ▪ Required : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University Program

    • Experience : ▪ Required : Completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved internship or coordinated undergraduate program

    Skills : ▪ Reading, writing, mathematic calculations pertinent to position, computer skills ▪ Excellent communication skills ▪ Able to follow direction and work well as a team player ▪ Able to stand for long periods of time

    Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Registered Dietitian with State Licensure or Registry eligible with successful completion within 90 days of hire. ▪ Maintains registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration

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