Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator- Part Time

Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator- Part Time

Axis Health System is seeking a part-time Diabetic Educator. The Diabetic Educator provides Nutrition referral consultations and provides Diabetes Education referral consultations to Axis Health System patients. The Registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator provides consultations under the scope of the Registered Dietitian licensure, and Diabetes Education under the American Diabetes Association (ADA) certification, accreditation, and curriculums. In collaboration with the integrated health team, provides health, nutrition, and diabetes education for patients (pediatric/adult) to enable them to achieve self-management and overall health. This position participates in individual appointments, joint visits with providers, group sessions, classes, and outreach. This position will also be responsible for the coordination of Axis Health System ADA Diabetes Education certification program requirements, and mentorship of other Diabetes Education staff. This position's primary location of work will be at Durango Integrated Healthcare with periodic/monthly scheduled days at other SW regional Integrated Healthcare clinics, in addition to utilization of telehealth platforms for patient appointments.

Site with Opening: Axis Health System Cortez or Pagosa Springs, CO

Hiring Organization: Axis Health System

Practice Highlights: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. At our clinics, we provide a wide range of resources for our patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Community Highlights: If you're interested in archaeology and historical landmarks in addition to hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, skiing, or horseback riding this is the place for you! Cortez is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Just minutes from world-class mountain biking at Phil's World, hiking at Sand Canyon, skiing in Telluride and camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. While Dove Creek will bring you back in time when exploring the Lowry Ruins National Historical Landmark, visiting the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum or the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. You'll also be a quick drive or bike ride to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the nation's first World Heritage sites and the largest archaeological preserve in the country. Right outside the doors of the clinic you'll find beautiful parks with walking paths and open spaces to enjoy. Cortez has an airport, approximately 10 minutes from our Cortez clinic and about 40 minutes from our Dove Creek location, which has service to Denver and Phoenix daily. Learn more about our area here.

Required Skills: Active listening, communication, computer skills, customer service, interpersonal skills, leadership, management skills, problem-solving, time management

Additional Eligibility Requirements: Annual flu immunization, annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire

Education and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition/Registered Dietitian (RD), Diabetes CDCES or CDE certification training, at least 1 year experience as Registered Dietitian (RD), minimum 1 year providing diabetes education under supervised ADA program

Salary: Starting at $31.01- $35.37 per hour (non-exempt - hourly) and considers experience and locale.

Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO), long term disability, 401k offering up to 6% match, short term disability, health savings account, dental, vision, flexible spending account, dependent care account, pet insurance, life insurance, college invest plans, annual wellness benefits, personal days, loan repayment programs, (9) company paid holidays, (3) weeks of all paid leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available. This position is eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance through the Colorado Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (HRSA). Additional details are available upon request.