What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutritional Consultant position at LifeWorks Wellness Center?
Overview:
LifeWorks Wellness Center is seeking a knowledgeable and patient-focused Nutritional Consultant to support patients in achieving sustainable health improvements through nutrition, lifestyle guidance, and supplement education. This role works closely with our medical team to help patients understand and implement practitioner-recommended dietary and wellness plans as part of their comprehensive treatment program.
The ideal candidate is confident, compassionate, and experienced in working with patients managing chronic health conditions in an integrative or alternative medicine setting.
Who we are:
LifeWorks Wellness Center is the largest integrative medicine practice in the US, as well as Florida’s leading natural health clinic. We are proud to provide patients with alternative medical doctors that treat a wide range of chronic health conditions, naturally. People travel from all over the world to see our doctors and receive our lifesaving holistic treatment programs.
Key Responsibilities:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
• Full-time, minimum of 37.5 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
Benefits:
LifeWorks Wellness Center is seeking a knowledgeable and patient-focused Nutritional Consultant to support patients in achieving sustainable health improvements through nutrition, lifestyle guidance, and supplement education. This role works closely with our medical team to help patients understand and implement practitioner-recommended dietary and wellness plans as part of their comprehensive treatment program.
The ideal candidate is confident, compassionate, and experienced in working with patients managing chronic health conditions in an integrative or alternative medicine setting.
Who we are:
LifeWorks Wellness Center is the largest integrative medicine practice in the US, as well as Florida’s leading natural health clinic. We are proud to provide patients with alternative medical doctors that treat a wide range of chronic health conditions, naturally. People travel from all over the world to see our doctors and receive our lifesaving holistic treatment programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a patient advisor for nutrition, lifestyle choices, and supplement adherence based on practitioner recommendations.
- Conduct preliminary reviews of patient maintenance plans and ongoing treatment protocols.
- Provide regular check-ins with patients, onsite, by phone, or via video, to assess progress and adjust goals.
- Educate patients on dietary changes, wellness strategies, and the root causes of chronic illness.
- Support patients in developing sustainable meal plans and wellness routines aligned with treatment goals.
- Monitor practitioner updates in the EMR and proactively follow up with patients when supplements or plans change.
- Collaborate with Scheduling to ensure appropriate Nutritional Consultant appointments are scheduled.
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with clinic policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Foster a professional, supportive, and compassionate environment for patients and coworkers.
- Minimum of two years of medical or healthcare-related experience.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology.
- Experience with health coaching, dietary planning, or patient education.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex health information with urgency and empathy.
- Comfortable working with patients managing chronic conditions.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must hold one of the following credentials: Certified Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist or Certified Health Coach
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a Nutritional Consultant or in a related field.
- Working knowledge of diet, exercise, and lifestyle-based wellness approaches.
- At least two years of experience in alternative or integrative medicine preferred.
- Licensed Integrative Nutritional Consultant preferred.
- Experience using EMR systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Energetic, confident, and patient-centered demeanor.
- Must speak and write English fluently.
- Ability to communicate health-related information clearly, compassionately, and professionally.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
- Sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or phone
- Maintain focus and composure in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain a professional and empathetic demeanor when speaking with individuals seeking care
• Full-time, minimum of 37.5 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
Benefits:
- Employer sponsored Health, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Employee discount
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay