Job description for Integrative Functional Dietitian Nutritionist Overview At The Holistic Healing Center, Dr. Bernstein and her team strive to provide our patients with support, encouragement and the tools for creating optimal health and well-being. The Doctor is Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and in Integrative Medicine, is a Diplomat in Integrative Holistic Medicine, has a Masters in Bio-Nutrition and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. We provide our services both in person and remotely in accordance with insurance guidelines. We do our best to provide an atmosphere of warmth and caring, whether that be in person or remotely. The office is welcoming and cozy. Our team is dedicated to service and support of each other and the patients. Our website address is www.drbholisticmd.com. We are seeking a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist to support patients with the implementation of lifestyle modifications especially in the area of diet and nutrition. Job Description The position is part-time, initially 10-14 hours per week, with the potential for more hours over time. Then the range would be between 16-20 plus hours, with the higher end of the range being possible if the Dietitian-Nutritionist builds the practice and creates programming. The LDN RDN would have the option to do remote visits as well as in person visits and implement dietary and lifestyle protocols recommended by the Functional Medicine physician The LDN RDN would work as a member of the team, including the Doctor, and Patient Advocate. The LDN RDN would also review labs with patients and discuss dietary and supplement recommendations based on the results and the patient's needs and preferences. The practice creates referrals for Nutritional Counseling and LDN RDN would also be encouraged to generate nutrition patients for the practice. The LDN RDN may also run groups remotely or in person to encourage lifestyle and dietary changes.

LDN RDN Responsibilities:

• Nutritional Lifestyle Counseling individual sessions
• Review dietary and supplement recommendations. Give suggestions on meal planning, behavioral approaches to healthy eating and shopping guides. Send materials for support.
• Review nutritionally relevant laboratory results and make lifestyle, dietary and supplemental recommendations based on the results.
• Create goals and plans that encourage regular follow-up with the LDN RDN.
• Option to create and schedule group sessions for weight loss, detoxification and auto-immune
• Option to create and administer cash-based prevention and wellness promotion programs
• Learn and reinforce lifestyle counseling for stress management, exercise and sleep with agreed upon materials.
• Promotion of products and services offered at the office, emphasizing loyalty and quality
• Promotion of the practice and nutritional counselling services at the practice through lectures, articles, blogs, social media and outreach
• Promote cash-based services, i.e. maintenance programs, phone support etc.
• Properly code and document visits for insurance purposes and continually educate billing person on the best ways to code.

Be aware of the various insurances and the time constraints when seeing patients to maximize what is collected.

Credentials:

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in PA. An RD as well as advanced training in Integrative Functional Nutrition is preferred. An RD that is credentialed with the major insurance companies is preferred Skills and experience required :

• Experience working with patients to promote improved health and well- being. Experience in providing individualized diets, meal plans, recipes and appropriate nutritional supplements.
• Openness to and knowledge of Functional Medicine and Integrative Medicine
• Openness to and knowledge of Nutritional Supplements
• Understanding of basic laboratory testing results and willingness to learn more about Functional Medicine based testing The person best suited for this position:
• Inherently wants serve and make a difference in people's lives
• Listens well, is a creative problem solver and uses Motivational Interviewing to support patients in achieving their goals.
• Enjoys working in an office setting as a team member and enjoys patient contact and learning.

The practice is located in Doylestown. Candidates who live locally are preferred. This job includes no benefits. Starting hourly rate will depend upon experience and credentials.

Job Type:

Part-time Job Type:

Part-time Medical Specialty:

Dietetics Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

clinical: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (Preferred) Registered Dietitian (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person