Dietitian - Home Care jobs in Michigan

Registered Dietitian (Hybrid) Part-time

Location: Work from home with occasional travel

Salary Range: $28.00 to $30.00 (depending on experience) $0.55 mileage reimbursement

Summary:

• Performs all the duties of a RD Care Manager with a specialized population.
• This role possesses specific knowledge and experiences, which enable the case manager to better serve the patient, promoting patient health status.
• Provides and coordinates case management services that reflect the mission, values, philosophy, policies/procedures and standards of care that A&D Home Health Care is committed to uphold.
• Provides and documents patient encounters according to insurance standards.
• Communicates to and obtains pertinent information from the physician and their respective practices. The care manager maintains patient confidentiality.
• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team model to promote care management services provided to each patient in collaboration with primary care practices.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Dietetics.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Dietitian eligible to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a Dietitian plus at least one year of practice Home Health Care.
• Prefer Case Management certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of primary care practices and regulations.
• Positive, professional interpersonal skills.
• Meets health and malpractice requirements demanded of all clinical/field staff that provides service through the agency.
• Meets CEU requirements required by the State of Michigan for re-licensure.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Requirements:

• Able to interact successfully with patients, family members, medical professionals, hospitals, and other A&D employees.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing with superiors, physicians, field staff, office personnel, and patients/families.
• Have visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication and perform accurate assessments.
• Able to see, hear and use a telephone without the use of extraordinary assistive devices.
• Must be able to operate an automobile and have access to personal transportation.
• Able to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
• Must be able to develop appropriate care plans based on a patient’s assessment findings.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines and work within a demanding environment.
• Able to keep track of details including number of calls, progress with practice assignments, and specific practice requirements.
• Will provide advocacy for patient’s to secure appropriate services based on patient needs, choice, and program eligibility.
• Must be able to maintain patient documentation in a complete, coherent, and timely manner.
• Will provide social/emotional support and problem solving techniques to patient and care giving system.
• Able to report for work on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Must be able to successfully provide effective team support.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in the state of Michigan?

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (Required)
• Dietitian: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saginaw, MI 48603