What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Coach Part Time position at Clinical Professional Connections?
Nutritionist
Nation-wide based healthcare organization seeks a Part time exeriensed Nutritionist to work fully REMOTE. This healthcare professional will assist our members in making positive and lasting changes to their health. S/he will coach and guide clients through the process of developing a healthy mindset, improve their nutritional choices. Lifestyle and encourage them to meet their individual goals.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assesses, identifies, and addresses the nutritional needs of adult and children.
- Demonstrates a broad nutritional knowledge of disease states including but not limited to diabetes, obesity, and other medical conditions.
- Incorporates cultural sensitivity and positive lifestyle changes into care.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to promote continuity of care.
- Educates and coaches patients between visits to encourage compliance.
- Provides telephonic and in person counseling for individuals and groups.
- Develops and implements group programs for High Risk Populations.
- Utilizes technical resources to facilitate online and in person group sessions.
- Collects data relating to target population to evaluate the program and outcomes.
- Participates in QI initiatives.
- Assists members as needed.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) or Board-Certification in Advanced Diabetes Medicine (BC-ADM
- 1-2 years’ work experience.
- Broad knowledge including diabetes, obesity, and other medical conditions.
- Implementation and management of group programs.
- Strong communication, computer, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
