Certified Nutritionist for Leading Weight and Wellness Center - Med-Strategies, Inc.
Vienna, VA
About the Job
Join Our Growing Team at Capital Area Physician Weight and Wellness Center! Location: Vienna, Virginia
Are you passionate about nutrition and wellness? Capital Area Physician Weight and Wellness Center (CAPWWC) is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Certified Nutritionist to join our dynamic team in Vienna, Virginia. As a leader in the field, our cutting-edge wellness center provides innovative, comprehensive care to individuals seeking weight management and overall health improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.
About Us: At CAPWWC, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality nutritional services. Our team of professionals works together to ensure our patients' success, helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. We believe that happy, healthy patients are the heart of our practice, and we are committed to supporting their journey with personalized, evidence-based guidance.
Position Overview: As a Certified Nutritionist, you will be responsible for conducting individual nutritional assessments, offering personalized counseling, and developing meal plans tailored to each client's needs. You will collaborate with our multidisciplinary medical team, providing expert dietary evaluations, analyzing nutrient intake, and guiding patients toward healthier lifestyles. Additionally, you will provide crucial support in weight management and educate clients on the benefits of balanced nutrition, food safety, and disease prevention.
In this role, you will also stay up-to-date with the latest trends and research in nutrition and dietetics, ensuring that your knowledge is cutting-edge and relevant to your patients' needs. You will be responsible for guiding individuals toward optimal health by helping them understand the science behind their dietary choices and encouraging sustainable habits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive dietary evaluations and nutrient intake analysis for individual patients.
- Provide personalized nutritional counseling and meal planning to support weight management and health goals.
- Educate clients on nutrition, food safety, and the prevention of foodborne illnesses.
- Collaborate with the medical team to enhance patient care and ensure holistic, integrated treatment plans.
- Stay informed on the latest research in nutrition science to offer the most current and effective recommendations.
The Ideal Candidate: To excel in this role, you should have a strong foundation in nutrition science and human physiology. You should possess excellent communication skills, both with patients and your colleagues, and be able to think critically and creatively when developing individualized care plans. A passion for helping others, combined with a commitment to staying informed on the latest nutrition trends, will be key to your success.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Nutritionist with a solid background in nutrition science.
- In-depth knowledge of biochemistry, human physiology, and the principles of nutrition.
- Strong understanding of research methods, data analysis, and evidence-based practices.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity and problem-solving abilities to develop effective solutions for clients.
- Degree in Nutritional Science, Dietetics, or a related field.
- Valid license to practice nutrition in the state of Virginia.
Work Schedule: Both full-time and part-time candidates are welcome to apply. Additionally, the position involves providing virtual counseling from our office, so comfort with telehealth services is essential.
If you are looking to be part of a growing, innovative wellness center and make a positive impact on people's lives, we would love to hear from