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Overview The Diabetes Educator is responsible for the nutritional care and education of patients referred for diabetic management. Responsibilities Provides nutritional care to patients Assesses patient nutritional needs. Completes referral data collection, interview, history form, prioritizes needs Interprets, negotiates, calculates, and executes MD orders for modified diets. Develops and implements nutrition care plans. Provides written and oral education to patients and families as ordered by an MD for insulin initiation, meter instruction and oral agent instruction. Records and documents appropriate information in medical records. Processes and records patient charges for services. Evaluates patient skills and cognitive understanding by observation, discussion, study guides and follow-up calls as indicated. Develops, reviews and revises patient instructional material. Provides up to date information to the community. Responds to phone calls from the community. Communicates with other departments and disciplines within the practice. Provides for own professional growth and development. Attends CME programs on diabetes, prenatal nutrition, or other related topics. Maintains diabetes acumen by regular review of publications, research studies, and literature searches. Participates in local diabetes education meetings. Updates statistical data on diabetic patients monthly or as requested. Qualifications Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietician, or Certified Diabetic Educator license required. Education Level: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university Experience Years: 1-2 Experience Industry: 3-5 Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered. Benefits and Compensation Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Progyny Fertility Benefits Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Employee Optional Life and AD&D Short & Long Term Disability Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Parental Leave Benefit Sick Pay Bank Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Group Aflac Policies Identity Theft Protection Employee Charitable Fund Care.com Continuing Education Assistance Various Discount Programs The pay for this position ranges from $36.30 - $64.42 per hour and is based on years of relevant experience. About Us Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr MEDNAX Services, Inc.

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