Outpatient Dietitian, Food Farmacy, Full Time
Outpatient Dietitian, Food Farmacy, Full Time
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Job Description
At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Lippincott - 303 Lippincott DriveEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Summary:
Responsible for direct outpatient nutrition education including 1:1 assessment group education and community-based nutrition programs incorporating researched-based nutrition interventions healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve quality of life.
Plays a vital role in integration with VMG practices serves as a nutrition champion for and in establishing community and corporate partnerships.
Promotes Virtua mission vision practice goals and philosophy through every interaction with all customers.
Provides effective and timely communication to foster a positive working environment to grow the nutrition service line and provide the best patient care.
Position Responsibilities:
Provides nutritional education via 1:1 interactions group education and/or community and corporate initiatives.
Demonstrates effective and timely communication.
Collaborates with medical professionals to assure patient nutrition needs are met.
Collaborates with VMG practices; executes the integration of services into practices.
Establishes and maintains partnerships with community; executes programming.
Acts as a content expert to the Virtua community health care team and peers.
Develop curriculums and creates education materials.
Maintains professional status by actively participating in continuing education.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in marketing initiatives.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Experience and comfort level with public speaking.
Must have a broad knowledge of evidence-based nutrition education.
Experience with 1:1 nutrition counseling preferred.
Must have ability to troubleshoot problems associated with special needs of patients such as seniors families low-income patients clinical conditions and associated comorbidities.
Required Education:
Bachelors of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Required: Valid registration and in good standing with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) or (RDN).
Preferred: Additional certification in one or more of the following; weight management nutrition support diabetes education sports nutrition and/or health coaching.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
