Registered Dietitian

About the role

The Optum Medical Weight Loss-Registered Dietitian supports the health and wellness initiatives for employees enrolled in the Medical Weight Loss (MWL) program. This role collaborates with the greater medical team to provide virtual services such as MWL specific nutrition management, fitness planning, well-being guidance and coaching, and leads virtual group MWL support and educational classes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as employee advocate, providing expert, proactive services like personalized information on best place of service for needed care, recommendations for Primary Care Physicians and Specialists, and resource for all UHG and community well-being resources.
• Provide health education and programming to motivate and engage employees.
• Collaborate with the MWL operations team to promote events that support the MWL program.
• Host and execute virtual events and activities that encourage healthy living.
• Lead virtual group MWL support and educational classes.
• Act as a Well-Being Champion, inspiring others and modeling health and wellness.
• Engage in Stride champ meetings to foster a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Dietitian credential through CDR.
• Demonstrated ability and experience leading group classes.
• Proficient with a variety of computer-based clinical care tools/EMR.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Power Point.
• Proven ability to deliver health education and programming to motivate and engage.
• Proven self-directed, self-managed skills.
• Proven solid oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in a hospital or community setting.
• Experience in a Wellness and/or Disease Management role.
• Obesity Specialist training or certification.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver health education and programming to motivate and engage.
• Proven self-directed, self-managed skills.
• Proven solid oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in a hospital or community setting.
• Experience in a Wellness and/or Disease Management role.
• Obesity Specialist training or certification.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with the greater medical team.
• Proven ability to lead group classes.
• Proficiency in computer-based clinical care tools/EMR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Power Point.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• Starting Salary: $68,000 - $73,000
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Pay

$68,000 - $73,000

Schedule

Full-time