Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Job Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Travel: 0-15%
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field required, with coursework accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
- Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program
- Licensure as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required
- CPR certification required; Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic health record (EHR) systems
- At least one year of experience in dietetics or a similar role preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Job Summary:
Discover a rewarding career at Arcare. We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and results-driven Registered Dietitian to join the Arcare team. In this role, you will provide expert nutritional care and education to patients, families, and caregivers, focusing on Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Diabetes Self-Management Education and Training (DSME/T), and other applicable services. The Registered Dietitian will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering comprehensive nutritional programs, empowering patients to achieve their health and wellness goals.
This position requires a collaborative individual who can effectively communicate and work with patients of diverse backgrounds and needs, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to all professional guidelines and regulations.
Reasonable Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Training (DSME/T) to patients in Arcare clinics and via Telehealth
- Assess patient nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans using the Nutrition Care Process
- Educate patients and caregivers on nutrition and lifestyle strategies for improved health outcomes
- Document all services accurately in electronic health records, following the Nutrition Care Process
- Collaborate with the Diabetes Self-Management Program team to enhance service offerings and program development
- Use health information systems to manage and improve the delivery of nutrition and diabetes care
- Comply with professional guidelines, including those of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Diabetes Association, and federal HIPAA regulations
- Attend team meetings, professional development opportunities, and continuing education to stay updated on best practices
- Perform other duties as assigned to support coordinated care and clinic operations
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse populations
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and technologies
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Empathetic, ethical, and patient-centered in approach
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Company Paid Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (sick and vacation, up to 96 hours accrued annually)
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- One (1) floating holiday
- One (1) birthday holiday
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Free Arcare clinic benefits for employees with Arcare health insurance
- Retirement plan (401(k) with company matching up to 200% of 4% after 1 year of employment)
- Additional supplemental and family coverage available
- Travel Reimbursement
- In-house required trainings and recertifications
- CEU/CME allowance/reimbursement
Application Assistance:
If you need assistance with the application process, please email humanresources@arcare.net.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Arcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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