DIETITIAN - SACO

JOB REQUIREMENTS Education A Masters degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, or a related field is required. Candidates with a Bachelors degree are fully eligible if they established registry eligibility with the Commission on Dietetic Registration prior to Jan. 1, 2024. Skill and proficiency in applying the principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the dietitian profession. Knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of patients appropriate to the patients age. ADN acceptable. Registry eligible passing registration exam in the first 6 months of employment. Experience Minimum of one year clinical experience preferred. Knowledge of hospital, clinic, department, and patient care policies and procedures, ability to develop expertise in new areas and programs preferred. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting, carrying up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing and reaching. JOB SUMMARY The Population Health Primary Care Dietitian serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, focusing on proactive, preventative, and chronic disease management for a defined patient panel. Unlike a traditional inpatient dietitian focused on acute, short-term interventions, this role operates within a primary care setting (such as a Patient-Centered Medical Home or community clinic) to optimize health outcomes, close preventative care gaps, and lower overall healthcare utilization across a patient population.