Description
Position Title: Registered Dietician (RD)
Department: Population Health
Reports To: Director of Population Health / Case Management
Position Summary
The Registered Dietician leads structured Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and obesity intervention programs, providing individualized and group-based nutrition counseling. This role focuses on improving chronic disease outcomes by addressing the behavioral and lifestyle factors that drive poor health.
The Dietician integrates clinical data, including patient monitoring information, to deliver targeted, outcome-driven interventions.
Primary Responsibilities
Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME)
- Develop and deliver structured DSME programs
- Provide individualized counseling for patients with diabetes
- Educate patients on:
- Nutrition
- Blood glucose management
- Lifestyle modifications
Obesity Intervention
- Design and implement structured weight management programs
- Provide counseling on:
- Nutrition planning
- Behavior change
- Long-term lifestyle strategies
Integration with Clinical Care
- Collaborate with:
- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
- Transitional Care RN
- Population Health Coordinator
- Utilize clinical and monitoring data to tailor interventions
Patient Education and Support
- Conduct one-on-one and group education sessions
- Provide educational materials and tools
- Reinforce care plans and treatment goals
Monitoring and Outcome Tracking
- Track patient progress related to:
- A1c levels
- Weight/BMI
- Dietary adherence
- Contribute to quality reporting and program evaluation
Performance Expectations
- Achieve ≥10–15% improvement in controlled A1c rates
- Support ≥5% weight reduction among enrolled high-risk patients
- Increase patient participation in DSME programs
Required Qualifications
- Registered Dietician (RD/RDN) credential
- Licensed in the State of Texas
- Experience in clinical nutrition or chronic disease management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
- Diabetes education programs (DSME)
- Obesity management
- Rural or underserved populations
Skills and Competencies
- Strong patient education and counseling skills
- Ability to motivate behavior change
- Knowledge of chronic disease nutrition management
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Work Environment
- Combination of clinic-based and educational settings
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary care team