Dietitian

Executive Talent Management Consulting

Job Location:

Louisville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Dietitian creates nutrition plans to improve the health and physical conditions of patients. Their main duties include analyzing patients health status goals and dietary restrictions tracking clients dietary intake and progress and educating patients on how to maintain a balanced diet.

They must ensure that proper courtesy is established when serving in-house patients. Knowing who that exact patient is and whos to receive a menu-listed meal is crucial knowledge. The Dietitian is responsible for:

Coming up with a core meal plan for general patients for special requests or for critical needs
Acting in the role of counselor and thus sustaining patient morale
Maintaining documentation from aides and management as a daily routine
Keeping track of what has or hasnt worked for a patient which is crucial to providing proper meals later on
Ensuring the cleanliness of a workspace and proper use of utensils during food preparation
No home visit but see home patients in clinic

Qualifications:

Home therapy experience Highly preferred

Bachelors degree in nutrition health or a related field
State licenses or additional certifications may be required

Renal is not required but preferred