Dietitian Outpatient-Nutritional Counseling-Methodist
Dietitian Outpatient-Nutritional Counseling-Methodist
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Job Description
Overview
The outpatient dietitian provides nutrition services to individuals in an outpatient setting for nutrition-related problems preventive health measures and chronic disease management. Assesses nutritional needs develops and implements nutritional care plans and evaluates and reports these results appropriately. Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Successfully markets the Nutrition Centre to physicians patients and other community members.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Assesses nutrition status of patient and based on this evaluation plans implements and evaluates appropriate cost effective nutrition care of clients.
- Provides nutrition education counseling utilizing techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural religious and ethnic concerns.
- Maintains ongoing communication with the patients referring physician and other health care providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintains a high level of competence while applying current research information and methods into nutrition care of clients.
- Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patients medical program goals and objectives nutrition prescription and self-management training. Assists patients in developing realistic long term health goals and goal-directed behaviors.
- Identifies opportunities to increase patient physician and community awareness of outpatient nutrition services.
- Participates in the orientation and training of new dietitians as necessary.
- Assists in the education of dietetic students and interns as requested.
- Prepares and delivers community nutrition education programs as assigned.
- Maintains accurate record keeping of appointments for scheduling and billing.
- Provides appropriate documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patients medical record.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Preferred or Specialized
Education:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in foods human nutrition or dietetics; food service management; or Institution Management.
Successful completion of a postgraduate or equivalent dietetic program that fulfills requirements for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Experience:
Must have experience and feel comfortable at public speaking
One year experience as a clinical dietitian desirable. Experience as an outpatient dietitian highly desirable.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Must obtain and maintain licensure as a Licensed Dietitian in the State of Iowa.
Must maintain registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Adept at using computer for research and for development of presentations.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Employment Type
Part-Time
