Dietitian - Primary Health Care

Health EducatorChesPenn is a network of community health centers in Delaware County. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay.Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. Uphold the mission and beliefs of the organization by assuring that all patients receive high quality, comprehensive health education. This position includes, but is not limited to: designing, promoting, implementing and evaluating comprehensive, high quality health education activities that focus on at-risk populations, in order to increase positive health outcomes. This position is also responsible for evaluating the medical and social needs of these patients and connecting them with services as needed.QualificationsMaster's Degree preferredAt least two (2) years as a registered/licensed DieticianKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExperience providing education to people among various ethnic and social backgrounds, experience in an outpatient practice setting preferredExcellent organizational skills to manage numerous practice activitiesExcellent interpersonal skills, team player, professionalism, responsible, courteous and reliableProficiency in computer skills, familiarity with Electronic Medical Records and willingness to learn all computer systems.Demonstrates initiative, leadership and a high level of educator skillsUnconditional ability to maintain HIPAA regulationsDemonstrates cultural competency among persons from various ethnic and social backgroundsLeadership skills that include the ability and desire to champion teambuilding within primary care.Work collaboratively with the primary care providers to identify at-risk patients in need of health education as well as broader population needs around health promotion and disease prevention, including diabetes education, weight management, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, renal disease, malnutrition / weight gain, infants with failure to thrive, cancer and nutrition therapy, gastrointestinal disorders, nutrition therapy, sports nutrition or healthy diet, and other chronic diseases.Design and implement comprehensive, high quality group education programs for at-risk patients (and family members) to increase positive health outcomes and reduce high risk behaviors.Ensure content of group sessions are consistently evaluated to ensure high quality and standards of careEnsure measurable outcomes / data are collected and analyzedProvide services to patients of all ages, including: patient education, counseling, assistance in obtaining needed services and supplies.Provide comprehensive, individualized health education and self-management support to patients, in conjunction with the primary care providersAdvance the development, implementation and evaluation of the health education programsParticipate in health education and promotion activities in collaboration with the Community Health Educator, Director of Clinical Support, the Director of Patient and Community Services, and the Chief Medical Officer.Maintain and submit monthly reports to the Chief Medical Officer that detail encounters, group sessions, and diabetic education activitiesAct as a liaison/representative at meetings, workshops, conferences as neededDevelop appropriate health education materials and programs for use in the health center, in conjunction with the Chief Medical OfficerAttendance and participation in meetings, in-services, educational programs and other activities as deemed appropriateMaintain current Health Center policies and guidelinesOther duties and responsibilities as assignedPhysical Demands:Travel is required between site(s) by personal automobile or public transportation, reimbursed in accordance with ChesPenn Health Services reimbursement policy.Moderate physical effort with carrying forms, supplies and equipment.Work Environment:The primary workplace is a busy multi-cultural ambulatory care setting. There is routine exposure to infectious disease and blood borne pathogens.What We Offer:Health, Dental, Vision100% Employer Paid Life and LTD InsuranceGenerous Paid Leave (vacation, personal and sick leave)Tuition Reimbursement401(k) and Roth IRA Retirement AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Because employees work with families and children and due to the sensitive nature of patient medical information, we require all applicants who receive and accept employment offers to complete child abuse and criminal background checks before being hired.