Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | FT Days | Unity Endocrinology at Ridgeway

Job description

Job Title: Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Department: Diabetes Education Location: Unity Endocrinology at Ridgeway Address: 2655 Ridgeway Ave #220; Rochester, NY Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Hybrid Allowed, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; Flex Schedule Sign-On Bonus: up to $7,500 Position Summary: To educate patients, their families, and appropriate support systems about diabetes self-management and related issues. The content of this education should include, but not be limited to: pathophysiology of diabetes management (DM), nutrition management, pharmacological interventions, exercise, monitoring, prevention and management of acute and chronic complications, psychosocial adjustment, problem-solving skills, and stress management. To provide for the nutritional care of at risk patients and act as consultant to other health care professionals in determining the best nutritional care options for patients. ATTRIBUTES: Minimum Qualifications: - A minimum of two years professional experience teaching and providing nutrition counseling and diabetes self-management training. - Leadership experience and/or demonstrated skills in group process. - BS in nutrition management and qualified to pro...