Registered Dietitian - Berto Guerra

CentroMed•San Antonio, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

CentroMed is seeking a Registered Dietitian to play an integral role in health behavior and interventions, resulting in the prevention of and/or improved management of chronic disease. The Registered Dietitian will assess, evaluate, implement, and document nutritional intervention for Chronic Disease Prevention Program participants. This role provides nutritional assessments and information to participants through individual consultations and group nutritional classes. The position requires maintaining a good understanding of program and agency safety, as well as infection control with OSHA and Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

Minimum BS in Nutrition or related field.
A Registered Dietitian credential is required.
Prior experience in nutritional assessment and planning.
Two (2) years’ experience in a health care facility.
Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Nice To Haves

Prior post-acute care experience preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Strong collaboration efforts with primary care providers.
Documents information in the patient chart, implements a plan, provides nutrition counseling, and makes appropriate referrals.
Conducts monthly performance assessments in compliance with quality assurance activities as requested.
Regular and proficient computer use of our Electronic Health Records (EHR) and systems to ensure adequate care of patients within caseload and communications with the group providers, partners, and administration.
Coordinate follow-up schedule with the caseload. New patient scheduling and benefits checking will be provided by CSRs.
Consult with patient and family concerning nutrition needs and goals.
Input dietary information accurately and in a timely manner (i.e., patient charting, dietary database).
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Follows all agency and program protocols to maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, and Joint Commission.
Provide nutrition counseling to program participants.
Utilize motivational interviewing counseling techniques during counseling sessions.
Develop a referral network of community resources to address patient needs.
Knowledgeable on the impact of nutrition assessment as a preventable measure for chronic diseases.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Director - Chronic Disease Prevention Program in keeping with the philosophy, purpose, goals, and objectives of the Chronic Disease Prevention program and the agency.
Abide by infection control policies and procedures.
Abides by policies and procedures as dictated in the Employee Safety Handbook.