Sr. Weight Management Dietetic Specialist for Oncology and Weight Loss - Baytown/Clear Lake

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Weight Management Dietetic Specialist position is an experienced clinician functioning at the requirements established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). This position will assess the client's nutritional status using recognized tools of assessment and recommend and instruct clients on the appropriate nutrition plan per the assessment and develops specific patient education content materials for the department and teaches advanced topics for weight management (i.e., healthy cooking classes, home gardening for health, grocery store tours, health behavior change etc.). The Sr. Weight Management Dietetic Specialist position participates in department and quality improvement projects. This position has mastered all functions of the Weight Management Dietetic Specialist role and will serve as a mentor to those peers. The Sr. Weight Management Dietetic Specialist position plans and implements professional nutrition presentations as well as actively participate in planning, instruction, and evaluation of the nutrition component of Houston Methodist Center for Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery programs and services. This position participates in department and quality improvement projects.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• LD - License Dietitian, State Licensure within 60 days AND
• RD - Registered Dietician (CDR) AND
• CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CBDCE) within 6 months OR
• RD-AP - Registered Dietician, Advanced Practioner (CDR) within 6 months OR
• CSOWM - Certified Specialist Obesity and Weight Mgmt (CDR) within 6 months OR
• CSR - Certified Specialist Renal Nutrition (CDR) within 6 months OR
• CSG - Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CDR) within 6 months OR
• CSO - Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CDR) within 6 months OR
• CSSD - Certified Specialist Sports Dietetics (CDR) within 6 months AND
• CPT - Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) within 6 months OR
• CPT - Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM) within 6 months OR
• CBC - Certified Bariatric Counselor (AABC) within 6 months OR
• DTR - Dietetic Technician, Registered (CDR) within 6 months OR
• CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Certification (CBDCE) within 6 months OR
• ServSafe within 6 months OR
• equivalent certification/certificate approved by department manager/ leadership, e.g. Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults from Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Successfully complete in-person and virtual patient appointments using approved technology

• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with all organizational levels

• Possesses comprehensive computer knowledge including Microsoft products

• Experience with EPIC or other EMR programs

• Familiarity with health and weight management apps

• Competency in technical writing and business writing

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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