Nutritionist/ Dietitian and Diabetes Educator

Gonzaba Medical Group•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutritionist/Dietitian Provides individualized nutrition counseling and diabetes self-management education/training to individuals and groups. Supports patients in making sustainable lifestyle changes to improve overall health outcomes, with special focus on the diabetic population at Gonzaba Medical Group clinics. Works collaboratively with the clinical team to improve patient care, outcomes, and satisfaction. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. All duties performed will be done accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

Minimum high school education or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical nutrition therapy and/or diabetes education is preferred.
Experience in chronic disease management, health behavior change, and patient-centered counseling required.
Knowledge of Word processing software, spreadsheet software, Internet, and database software.
Skills in using computer/copier.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Experience with electronic medical record systems.
Requires manual dexterity, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to work efficiently under pressure.
Gonzaba Medical Group is seeking team members who contribute as A-Players, demonstrate a strong work ethic, are committed to our culture and core values.
Team members will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and work environments may change as needs evolve.

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) strongly preferred.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education specialist certification preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

Provides nutrition assessment, counseling, and individualized meal planning tailored to medical conditions, cultural preferences, and lifestyle.
Offers diabetes self-management education through both group classes and one-on-one sessions.
Collaboratively develops goals, learning objectives, and educational plans with patients.
Documents nutrition and diabetes education encounters, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
Develop individualized follow-up plans with patients and monitor progress.
Coordinates with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to support patient goals.
Identifies when patient needs fall outside of scope of practice and arranges for referral to appropriate services.
Develop educational and training materials in collaboration with physicians, dietitians, and diabetes educators.
Participates in HEDIS and other quality improvement efforts to enhance patient care and service.
Conducts staff development and training regarding nutrition and diabetes self-management.
Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth to remain current with best practices in nutrition and diabetes education.
Participates in committee work and projects assigned.
Attends required meetings and contributed to program planning and evaluation.
Maintains strictest confidentiality.
Performs other duties as required.