Registered Dietitian in Group Private Practice

Job Summary
We are looking for a fabulous Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our team and help us support more people with chronic illnesses. The ideal candidate must have experience with general weight management, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), GI disorders, Relationship to food, pre-diabetes, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, with experience in eating disorders being a plus! Must be able to confidently provide nutrition counseling to clients for 60-90 minute initial consultations and 45-60 minute follow up sessions.

Job Type: Part-time, Per diem, employee

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour with potential for additional “non-clinical” based roles at varying rates and/or stipends.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must LIVE IN Central New York - this is an on site position and you must be available to see patients at the office in Utica, NY.

· Active Certification with NYSED as a Dietitian-Nutritionist in the state of New York.

· Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an outpatient dietitian. (Required)

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

This part-time, on site position is scheduled for 4-10 hours per week as needed with potential to grow into part time hours of 20 or more per week depending on the need. Looking for Monday, Saturday, and/or evening or early morning availability in-person at our Utica, NY office.

THIS ROLE MAY BE PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU…

· Have a growth mindset and love to learn.

· Are a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) in and live in New York (or are already an RD and receptive to getting your NY CDN certification with NYSED).

· Need to prioritize balancing your professional life with your home life

· Would like a position to supplement your clinical RD role

· Value independence and autonomy within the safety net of an established practice

· Desire a work environment that is supportive, hardworking, and FUN!

ABOUT US

“Bloom Nutrition Solutions” is a private group practice in Utica, NY. The vision for our practice is to transform the health and lifespan of local communities through the evidence based care of Registered Dietitians.

At Bloom Nutrition Solutions, we understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to navigate nutrition information. We also know getting expert nutrition advice is expensive, and many people can’t afford it. Bloom Nutrition Solutions provides patients with chronic diseases access to nutrition professionals by participating with all the major insurance companies. By utilizing their health insurance, patients can receive the education and support they need to live healthier lives. We are creating opportunities for Registered Dietitians to become a normal part of everyone’s healthcare routine, allowing people to live longer healthier lives to fulfill their purpose.

OUR VALUES

Who we are - character

• Team: We are team members not employees
• Honesty: Being upfront and forthcoming with information and insights.
• Respect: We respect patients, team members, and management by treating others the way we wish to be treated.
• No Gossip: We routinely navigate crucial conversations well by discussing issues directly with our team members instead of a third party.
• Integrity: Do what you say you’re going to do.
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationship at all levels of the organization
• Positivity: We do not allow strife between team members or patients. We work through difficult situations to achieve peace.
• Profitable: We collectively achieve profitability by taking on a “self-employed” mentality.

How we operate - innovation

• Creativity: thinking outside of the box to achieve more in non-traditional ways.
• Excellence: We do all things to the best of our ability to achieve excellence.
• Research based: We rely on evidence based nutrition recommendations.
• Efficiency: We utilize tools to make our workflow productive.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical referrals as needed per insurance guidelines.
• Utilize appropriate educational materials, meal planning techniques, and technology including digital meal planning and/or food tracking software to help clients achieve their goals.
• Confirms patient paperwork is complete at least 24 hours before the appointment and responds by taking appropriate action.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients in person at our 2615 Genesee Street, Utica, NY location, and via telehealth, following the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Collects, classifies, and synthesizes important and relevant data to identify nutrition-related problems and their causes. The RDN will identify whether previously collected information has changed or remained the same for nutrition reassessment.
• Identifies the nutrition problem, determines the etiology, and documents the corresponding signs and symptoms using critical thinking skills to identify and prioritize problems that can be resolved or improved by the RDN.
• Plans and implements purposeful actions to change or improve a nutrition-related problem.
• Determines and measures the progress made for the nutrition intervention and whether the nutrition-related goals or expected outcomes are being met.
• Document findings, actions, summary assessments, follow-up and diet instructions, education, and comprehension in the practice’s EHR within 24 hours of the patient’s service date.
• Documentation is consistent with The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards.
• As medically appropriate, make appropriate referrals to other services, such as therapists, Social Services, or various Food Assistance Programs.
• Schedules and reschedules nutrition counseling appointments in the practice’s EHR (Practice Better) with a cadence that supports the medical necessity of the patient’s condition.
• Participates in Bloom Nutrition Solutions in-services and meets the mandatory annual in-service requirements established by the practice.
• Actively participates in monthly staff meetings.
• Assists in projects to increase patient referrals as needed and as time permits.
• Participates in community health care events as time permits.
• Other duties as assigned.