Registered Dietitian/cdn for Out Patient Obesity - New York, United States - Lifeways Precision Nutrition PLLC

Description

LIfeways Nutrition is a Precision Nutrition Program that cares for overweight and obese patients with and without medical conditions as well as patients interested in preventing those medical conditions that run in their gene pool.

The Lifeways Nutrition Program is seeking a part time - almost full time experienced New York State Licensed, Certified Dietitian Nutritionists (CDN).

We use a treatment based on clinical studies from the fields of nutrition and psychology and are looking for an experienced dietitian with at least 1 year's counseling experience and knowledge of medical Nutrition Therapy for various disease states - hyperlipidemia, Type II diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, digestive tract disorders etc.

etc. This opportunity is located in a private office in the heart of Manhattan (Mid-town West). We use a treatment based on clinical studies from the fields of nutrition and psychology.

Per diem rate commensurate with experience;


DUTIES:

• Manage patient cases from beginning to goal weight using established treatment methods, which includes:
• Thorough patient evaluation
• Individualized treatment plan focused on normalizing brain and gut hormones.
• Counseling focused on enhancing motivation and behavior modification/change strategies
• Physical activity program
• Schedule patient appointments and keep clinic schedule updated
• Keep medical notes on each patient utilizing online patient database
• Recruit patients at health fairs
• Participant in biweekly clinical team meetings
• Assist with general activities, such as answering phones, recruiting calls and other administrative tasks as needed
• Support Clinic Nutrition Manager and Psychologist with other duties, as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) and/or State Certified in New York State (CDN)
• Obesity counseling experience
• English/Spanish a big plus
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs (including EXCEL)
• Tech saavy re: use of apps./Skype/Google Chat and facetime
• Well organized with attention to details
• Ability to actively recruit patients

Send your resume and a cover letter to the Clinical Nutrition Manager Hours 25 plus hours per week (sat and sunday 9-5 pm) and 1-2 days during the week 11-8 pm;


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Per diem


Pay:
$ $40.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient
• Telehealth

Medical specialties:

• Bariatrics
• Cardiology
• Dietetics
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10018: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person