Job Description

1.

Assessment of Nutritional Needs

Conduct thorough assessments

: Gather patient information including medical history, dietary habits, physical activity levels, and body measurements (e.g., BMI, body fat percentage).

Identify health risks

: Understand the patient's current health conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) to tailor a weight management plan that addresses both weight and any underlying health issues.
2.

Develop Personalized Weight Management Plans

Create customized meal plans

: Develop nutrition plans that promote healthy weight loss or maintenance, considering patient preferences, allergies, intolerances, and lifestyle.

Provide calorie recommendations

: Ensure the diet is aligned with the patient's goals (e.g., calorie deficit for weight loss or maintenance).

Promote balanced nutrition

: Guide patients on the right balance of macronutrients (carbs, fats, proteins) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) for optimal health.
3.

Educating and Counseling Patients

Provide nutrition education

: Teach patients about portion control, healthy eating habits, food labels, and how to make informed food choices.

Support behavior change

: Use motivational interviewing techniques and psychological counseling to help patients overcome emotional eating, develop sustainable habits, and manage stress-related eating.

Set achievable goals

: Help patients set realistic, attainable weight loss or maintenance goals and regularly track their progress.
4.

Monitor and Track Progress

Regular follow-ups

: Meet with patients periodically to track progress, review their food logs, and adjust the meal plans if needed.

Monitor metabolic and physical changes

: Track changes in weight, body composition, and overall health markers such as blood pressure or blood sugar levels.

Evaluate adherence to the plan

: Provide encouragement and support if a patient is struggling to stay on track and make adjustments as necessary.
5.

Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers

Work with a multidisciplinary team

: Collaborate with physicians, exercise physiologists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to create a holistic approach for weight management.

Coordinate with medical professionals

: Provide reports on patient progress and consult with doctors if any medical conditions affect the weight management process.
6.

Stay Current with Research and Trends

Continuing education

: Stay up to date with the latest research in nutrition, weight management, and related medical conditions.

Incorporate new findings

: Implement the latest evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
7.

Promote Long-term Lifestyle Changes

Emphasize sustainable habits

: Focus on long-term, sustainable changes rather than short-term dieting to ensure that patients are set up for lasting success.

Teach cooking skills

: Offer guidance on preparing healthy meals and making healthier choices when eating out.

Encourage physical activity

: Advise on how to incorporate exercise into daily life, either through formal training or simple activity modifications.
8.

Manage Behavioral and Emotional Aspects of Weight Loss

Address emotional eating

: Help patients identify triggers for emotional eating and develop coping strategies.

Promote positive body image

: Encourage a healthy relationship with food and body, and guide patients toward a focus on health rather than aesthetics.
9.

Data Documentation and Reporting

Keep detailed records

: Maintain accurate patient records, including assessments, progress reports, and any dietary adjustments made.

Ensure compliance

: Document adherence to regulatory standards and clinic protocols, ensuring that all services provided are in line with best practices.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Experience:

total work: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person