Registered Dietitian - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
YouCose Health is a private practice providing nutritional counseling to adults with a range of chronic health concerns, including diabetes, GI issues, and weight management. Our organization provides a non-judgmental environment where we prioritize supporting your nutrition, all while fostering a positive experience. As our practice expands, we week dietitians who are enthusiastic about growing alongside us.
OUR APPROACH:
We believe in evidence-based science, sound reasoning, and creative ideas. Our dietitians provide individualized care that starts with curiosity about the patient's history, goals, and learned body messages. Rather than approaching their lifestyle from a place of judgment, we celebrate each patient's strengths and work together to overcome challenges. We incorporate Western and functional medicine into our practice to best serve our patients.
ABOUT THIS POSITION: The Diabetes Outpatient Registered Dietitian will provide outpatient nutrition counseling services to adults with diabetes and diabetes prevention in a private practice setting. Outpatient counseling services will be conducted through Telehealth and our onsite location in Portland.
This is a hybrid position located in Portland, Oregon.
The Diabetes Outpatient Registered Dietitian will be credentialed with health insurance panels under YouCose Health prior to seeing clients.
We request a minimum availability of 30 hours per week, max 40 hours per week. Primary work hours will be Monday-Friday, with most appointments typically scheduled between 8 AM and 7PM. Some weekend availability and flexibility in scheduling is preferred.
As you grow with our practice, performance will be evaluated, and based on the candidate's success this role has the potential to convert into a full-time paid role with benefits
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of nutrition and counseling practices in diabetes and weight management.
- Complete individual personalized nutritional assessments and coordinate on-going nutritional and diabetes care.
- Assist patients with diabetes technology/diabetes medication guidance (adults only)
- Lead and facilitate group diabetes/nutrition classes on assigned topics
- Communicate compassionately, effectively and enthusiastically with patients
- Assist Lead RD in developing and maintaining nutrition/diabetes education materials and clinical procedures up to date with current research and practice
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills with a working knowledge of various software programs and electronic medical record charting
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification must be active or planning to obtain in the next 3 months
- Licensed with the state of WA and OR as a Registered Dietitian
- At least 2 years professional experience as a full time Registered Dietitian
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Insulin pump certified
- Integrative/Functional Medicine certification preferred
- Weight management certification preferred
- Master's degree in food and nutrition preferred
- Speak other languages, preferred but not required
PAY: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour + Bonus Pay
BENEFITS:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance & Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Equal opportunity employer statement
- PTO and Sick time