Outpatient Dietitian II
Outpatient Dietitian II
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Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as an OutpatientDietitian II. This position is a hybrid.
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for outpatient medical nutrition therapy including assessment diagnosis intervention monitoring and evaluation.This role primarily supports medical weight management within the OB/Gyn Department in addition to menopause and general womens health. The dietitian collaborates with caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to promote effective therapeutic diets and nutrition interventions ensuring compliance with performance improvement initiatives and regulatory standards.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs the nutrition care process (nutrition assessment nutrition diagnosis and determination of care goals nutrition intervention and monitoring and evaluation) for patients at nutrition risk and others identified per department standards as in need of nutrition care.
- Provide age-specific patient education (assessment of learning needs and barriers to learning; communication with patient/caregivers and assessing learning transfer) and develop materials as needed to augment the education process.
- Calculates nutrient requirements and intake.
- Uses computer programs to access information and communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Documents clinical care according to organizational guidelines
- Establishes individual plans of care for nutrition therapy based on results of the comprehensive nutritional assessment including immediate intermediate and long term goals of therapy
- Educates patients caregivers and interdisciplinary healthcare team members about the effectiveness of therapeutic diets and nutrition support regiments to improve/maintain nutritional status and establish optimal outcomes
- Instructs patients and families; when indicated on modified diets.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Nutrition Dietetics or other relevant major with completion of didactic program in dietetics if necessary
- MS degree in Nutrition Dietetics or other relevant majorORa specialty certification relevant to position (e.g. Certified Specialist in Pediatrics Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Certified Specialist in Oncology Certified Specialist in Renal)
- Successful completion of completed program dietetic internship or other experience approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education
- Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation
Position Details:
Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
Shift: Days
Work Location: Hybrid
Unit/Department: OBGYN
CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
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Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a pre-employment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
