Weight Management Specialist

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group PC Full time
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Weight Management Specialist to join our Health Engagement and Promotion department. This position is a full-time opportunity based out of our regional office located in Capitol Hill, Washington DC with a hybrid work model.

Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Reporting to a Senior Director of Health Engagement and Promotion, the Weight Management Specialist will organize all aspects of the new, multi-disciplinary Center for Healthy Weight and Lifestyle Medicine in Kaiser Permanente Mid Atlantic States (KPMAS) region. The Center for Healthy Weight and Lifestyle Medicine will integrate and expand current KPMAS weight management virtual and in-person services, including healthy lifestyle classes, longitudinal weight loss programs (such as the Diabetes Prevention Program), the Lifestyle Medicine (LSM) Physician program, the Medical Weight Management (meal replacement) Fee-For-Service Program, and bariatric surgery.

You can expect to:

Collaborate with health educators, physicians, nutritionists, nurses, and other stakeholders to ensure positive patient outcomes through effective integration within multi-disciplinary specialty teams across the care continuum
Serve as a point of contact for referring physicians and patients to provide resources and help coordinate care between various programs ensuring that patients have a seamless weight loss journey
Facilitate weekly virtual orientation classes for groups of 15-20 Kaiser Permanente (KP) patients to provide an overview of lifestyle changes for weight loss and information on resources, classes, and programs available
Support Physician Lead(s) with coordinating and facilitating regular center-wide meetings with all stakeholders to ensure continued cross collaboration between departments including managing scheduling, agenda development, supporting Physician Lead(s) in holding complex case presentations
Manage the intake requests to assist with scheduling patients into various weight loss programs and documents any required notes, including outreach in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of data collected through health education and training activities

What is required:

Bachelor’s degree in health education, health promotion, public health, psychology, nutrition or another relevant field is required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with leading classes, motivational interviewing /healthy lifestyle behavior change
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credentials are preferred or must be obtained within one year of being hired
Demonstrated knowledge of health education and promotion, adult learning theory and methodologies, motivational interviewing, health behavior change, social determinants of health and cultural awareness and sensitivity
Superior oral, written, and interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others
Ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred
Must be able to commute to our regional office located in Capitol Hill, Washington DC and Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States region on an as needed basis
Must be able to work afterhours or on weekends on an as needed basis
Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment
Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment

Competitive Benefits:

Competitive compensation package
100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families effective on the first day of employment
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave
Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Education reimbursement

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $62,712.22 to $78,390.11 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.

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