Counselor

Position: Counselor
Company: Medi-Weightloss of The Villages

About Us:

Medi-Weightloss® is a physician-supervised weight loss program dedicated to helping individuals on their journey to better health. Founded in 2005, with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, our program is built on the five keys to wellness: nutrition, fitness, medicine, education, and motivation. Our mission extends beyond helping patients achieve their weight loss goals; we strive to empower them to achieve long-term wellness. We are passionate about the success of our patients, and our track record speaks for itself.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic, dependable professional to join our team as a Nutrition Coach/Counselor. This role is ideal for a "people person" who is passionate about helping others and building meaningful relationships. The successful candidate will play a key role in guiding patients through their weight loss journey, providing expert advice on nutrition and exercise under the supervision of a physician.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Conduct weekly patient consultations focused on nutrition and exercise (training on our system provided)
- Assist the supervising provider with patient referrals to other healthcare professionals
- Document patient progress in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
- Conduct follow-up calls to discuss patient progress and address any concerns
- Obtain patient vitals (training provided if necessary)
- Administer intramuscular (IM) injections (training provided if necessary)
- Obtain patient laboratory results (training provided if necessary)

Additional Skills (Preferred, Not Required):

- Medical Assistant experience
- Phlebotomy experience
- Experience with IM injections
- EKG experience
- Training on Metabolic testing provided

Qualifications:

- Certification in nutrition coaching and/or counseling is a plus
- Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws/regulations

Salary: [Competitive, Commensurate with Experience]