Certified Diabetes Educator PT/FT

The role

This person will provide diabetes education and counseling to pregnant patients for managing gestational diabetes. They will collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans and guide patients through self-management techniques.

What you will do

• Provide comprehensive diabetes education and counseling to pregnant patients for managing gestational diabetes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
• Guide patients through diabetes self-management techniques including blood glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, and exercise plans.
• Offer ongoing support and counseling to patients.
• Document patient progress, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record system.
• Conduct follow-ups to monitor patients progress and adjust care plans.

Required qualifications

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligibility to sit for the exam
• Experience counseling for and managing gestational diabetes within an MFM department and/or an Endocrine practice
• Strong knowledge of diabetes self-management practices and patient education techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

Nice to have

• 3+ years of experience as a Diabetes Educator
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, such as ECW or similar
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or Yiddish)

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

About the company

Aizer Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center that provides transformative care through a relationship-based approach. They offer services including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Dentistry, Optometry, Women’s Health, Rehabilitation, and Behavioral Health.