Registered Dietitian - Care Transformation & Innovation
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Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, or Other Related Field Required
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3 Years Relevant Experience in Outpatient Nutrition Counseling, including Provision of Individual and Group Classes Required
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Knowledge of specific Regulatory, Managed Care Requirements Preferred
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RD - Registered Dietitian Upon Hire Required
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CDE/CDES - Certified Diabetes Educator/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist within 12 Months of Hire Required
Position Responsibilities SWHR Registered Dietitian supports the physician network by providing individualized nutritional assessment, education, and management to patients with chronic conditions who are at risk for disease progression, complications, cognitive and functional decline. In collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist develops and implements individualized care plans designed to promote the patient's understanding and management of their condition, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. Additionally, this role will develop various nutritional programs for the network, such as group classes, provider and public facing digital nutrition education content, and serve as subject matter expert in designing appropriate nutrition solutions for population health management. This position provides service remotely, and in the primary care practices. Utilize Nutrition Care Process effectively to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to assigned patient populations. Utilizes current research and evidence-based standards of practice to develop, analyze, and coordinate a comprehensive plan of patient education activities, including goals assessment, planning, implementation, and needed resources to support improved patient outcomes:
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Plans and implements nutrition education (classes and individualized education) remote, in person, and web-based environments.
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Provide assessment, teaching and follow-up instructions to program participants referred to nutrition counseling as part of care management and disease management programs.
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Create digital programs such as virtual nutrition counseling, health campaigns and blogs to a broad audience of providers and patients.
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Utilizes current evidence-based practice and research to design educational content that is provider and patient-facing.
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Serves as clinical nutrition expert to the multidisciplinary team (referrals to Mom's meals, strategies for food insecurity, etc.).
Additional duties as assigned.
In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Registered Dietitian will:
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have strong analytical and organizational skills
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have working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in work environment
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have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision
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demonstrate appropriate knowledge of medical nutrition therapy standards of practice
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have the ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary team conferences specific to complex cases
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demonstrate knowledge of NCQA and HEDIS standards
Why Southwestern Health Resources
As a Southwestern Health Resources you’ll enjoy: comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) with match; paid time off; competitive health insurance choices; healthcare and dependent care spending account options; wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy; tuition reimbursement; a student loan repayment program; and more.
As a Southwestern Health Resources you’ll enjoy: comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) with match; paid time off; competitive health insurance choices; healthcare and dependent care spending account options; wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy; tuition reimbursement; a student loan repayment program; and more.
Moving healthcare forward
At the heart of SWHR are people who help people. We care about those we serve and each other. To be the national leader in providing population-based healthcare, our more than 850 employees use their knowledge, data insights and clinical experience to deliver care to the right patient, at the right time and in the right setting. By connecting physicians to patients and clinical insights to better outcomes, SWHR lowers costs, optimizes value, and builds a better healthcare system for all.
At the heart of SWHR are people who help people. We care about those we serve and each other. To be the national leader in providing population-based healthcare, our more than 850 employees use their knowledge, data insights and clinical experience to deliver care to the right patient, at the right time and in the right setting. By connecting physicians to patients and clinical insights to better outcomes, SWHR lowers costs, optimizes value, and builds a better healthcare system for all.
We invite you to learn more about us at www.southwesternhealth.org.
Let’s move healthcare forward – together.
Highlights:
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Combining the strengths of UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Health Resources and more than 2,500 community physicians, we offer the largest provider network in North Texas. SWHR covers approximately 700,000 patient members across 16 counties in North Texas.
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SWHR is the parent organization of Care N’ Care Insurance Co., a leading regional Medicare Advantage health plan organization that serves approximately 17,000 patients in North Texas.
Additional perks of being a SWHR Registered Dietitian
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Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
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Positively impact patients’ quality of life
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Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
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Enjoy opportunities for growth
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Our Recruitment team invites you to contact us with any questions at recruitment@texashealth.org.