Part Time Bariatric Nutritionist - 20-30 hours per week
Department: Service Delivery
Date Posted: 7/29/2010
A Bariatric Nutritionist will provide pre and post surgery nutritional and behavioral counseling to participants undergoing weight loss surgery; interventions are done via the telephone.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide telephone based counseling and behavioral support to program participants pre and post surgery.
- Orient participant to services provided and expectations for outcomes.
- Review food and beverage intake and assist with food recording tools to be used.
- Set specific, attainable goals around eating and exercise according to program guidelines.
- Review food records and calorie estimations, exercise level, fluid intake, number of meals, food intolerances, timing of consumption, satiety, and vitamin intake.
- Document all behaviors using approved charting systems.
- Coordinate with team members and participate in program content evaluation, revision and development as needed.
- Attend bi-monthly staff meetings.
- Coordinate patient care with client groups and surgeons.
- Attend and present at Bariatric support group meetings annually.
Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
Education, Licenses, and Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree in health related field
- Register Dietitian certification required
- Masters Degree in Public Health or nutrition preferred
- Certified Diabete Educator highly desired
Specialized Skills and Experience
- Exemplary communication skills including listening, shaping, motivation, and ability to work with a population undergoing significant medical and behavioral changes.
- Advanced knowledge of weight management tools and skills including nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change techniques.
- Experience with Bariatric Surgery nutritional practices preferred.
- Must be tobacco and nicotine free
- Demonstrated commitment to a healthy lifestyle preferred
- This position is part time 20-30 hours per week, must be available to work one evening from 5-8pm, one morning from 8am-12pm, Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings from 9am - 12pm required.
