Bariatric Dietitian

BARIATRIC DIETITIAN

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS. has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Manatee Physician Alliance, LLC is a part of United Health Services, Inc. and operates 18 medical offices in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Wellington, FL. Our 45 health care providers offer a breadth of services including family and preventive medicine, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, emergency medicine, general surgery, women's surgical oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, and orthopedics surgery. MPA is a part of Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, formed in 2012. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics, which align with UHS acute care facilities. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in eleven markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

ABOUT OUR OFFICE

Manatee Surgical Alliance & Weight Loss Center is the office of Stelios Rekkas, MD, FACS, FASMBS, and Julie Chorley, PA-C. Dr. Rekkas is board-certified in General Surgery and fellowship-trained in Minimally Invasive, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery. He serves at the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH) and is a designated Robotic Surgical Proctor on the daVinci Surgical Platform. Julie Chorley, PA-C is a graduate of South University in Tampa and has a background in Family Medicine, General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Minimally Invasive, Robotic Surgery. Together with their team, they provide general surgery and surgical weight-loss services to their patients both in office and at MMH.

The Manatee Weight Loss Center team is passionate about empowering patients to become the happiest, healthiest version of themselves that they can be, and aims to provide an encouraging and supportive experience for them before and after surgery.

Our 5-star avergae Google reviews rating is a testament to our team's hard work and passion. In addition, our surgical bariatric program is fully accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), and was recognized as a United Health Care Center of Excellence, Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center, Optum Center of Excellence, Aetna Institute of Quality, and Cigna Center of Excellence attesting to the quality and safety of the care provided to patients.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Bariatric Dietitian is key to helping patients learn the skills they need to take control of their lives and achieve long-term success after bariatric surgery. They meet with both bariatric and general nutritional counseling patients in-person in our Bradenton office, virtually, and over the phone, as appropriate. The Bariatric Dietitian reports to the Practice Manager and is responsible for:

• Following best practices as outlined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and the journal of Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases (SOARD)
• Coordinating care for patients in the surgical weight loss program with the bariatric surgeon and physician assistant
• Assessing the current lifestyle choices of patients joining the surgical weight loss program to identify areas of possible growth
• Creating actionable wellness plans tailored to the needs, preferences, and budget of each patient, and designed to help patients improve food choices and increase physical activity
• Following up with patients over the course of many months to monitor progress on goals and course correct as necessary
• Utilizing coaching and teaching techniques, including motivational interviewing, to facilitate behavioral change
• Recommending appropriate bariatric nutritional supplements to optimize patients' health prior to surgery and support post-operative recovery
• Evaluating a patient's readiness for surgery and likelihood of success afterwards from a lifestyle standpoint, and making a recommendation to the surgeon and physician assistant
• Appropriately documenting and billing patient sessions in our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, Cerner, in a timely manner
• Collaborating with the in-office bariatric coordinator to ensure that patients meet the requirements set forth by their insurance
• Developing educational material to be distributed to patients, such as worksheets, guides, and videos
• Leading virtual and in-person support group sessions, and developing presentations based on current patients' frequently asked questions, needs, and interests
• Leading virtual and in-person seminars for potential patients and their families
• Contributing to and helping monitor the Facebook support group
• Representing the Weight Loss Center at various company and community events
• Working on other projects designed to support the office and weight loss program as assigned by the Practice Manager

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about empowering patients to transform their life, who is willing to develop and grow as a person and as a professional, and who is eager to work independently and champion new initiatives.

We are happy to consider and train new graduates! Attitude and fit are very important to us when bringing someone new onto our team.

SKILLS & ATTITUDE

The ideal candidate will display:

• An ability to create and maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all patients regardless of race, skin color, religion, age, pregnancy status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws
• Good written and oral communication skills
• A compassionate approach to patient care
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A desire to grow by seeking feedback and pursuing additional learning opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

• BS or MS in Food Science, Nutrition, or Dietetics - required
• Registered Dietitian License from the State of Florida - required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (within first 90 days of hire) - required
• Diabetes Educator Certification - a plus
• Personal Trainer Certification - a plus

Experience

• 1 year of experience as an outpatient dietitian - preferred
• 1 year of experience as a bariatric dietitian - a plus
• 1 year of experience as a certified diabetes educator - a plus

BENEFITS
As an MPA employee, you will be part of a first-class organization offering:

• A challenging and rewarding work environment
• A professional and engaging work culture
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off (PTO)
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drugs Plans
• 401(K) with company matching
• Flexibility
• Continued Education benefits...
• ...and much more!

EEO STATEMENT

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

NOTICE

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or .