Consulting, Dietetics, Healthcare, Medical Records, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Psychology, Risk, Training/Teaching
Full Time
36 Hours per Week
20 Hours at Main Campus - Metabolics Clinic
16 Hours at Beeghly Campus
Summary:
The Dietitian assesses patients for nutritional status and risk factors, performs nutrition consults for identified concerns, provides nutrition counseling, monitors and makes recommendations for specialized nutrition support, participates on the patient care team, provides nutrition education and training, and participates in professional/research activities.
Responsibilities:
- Screens patients for nutritional risk factors, documents screens and follows-up in medical record.
- Performs nutrition assessments and consults.
- Provides nutrition counseling individualized to patient needs addressing educational ability, cultural factors and economic/social concerns.
- Provides appropriate recommendations for specialized nutrition support.
- Prepares and presents nutrition in-services for medical students, residents, nurses, nutrition students and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
- Other duties as required.
Other Information:
Technical Expertise
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics is required. Master's degree is preferred.
- Certification: Registered Dietitian licensure in the State of Ohio is required.
- Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
FTE: 0.9
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