Clinical Dietitian Weight Management Center St. Rita's Medical Center
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Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)SummaryofPrimary Function/General Purpose of Position
The RDassess implements monitorsthe dietary changes of all patients. Theyinitiatediet behaviormodificationsand goals for each individual patient.The RD is responsibleto collaboratewith other healthcare professionalsmonitorpatient progress andstaycurrent with research to support diet and lifestyle changes. The RDis responsible forongoing professional growth.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts patient assessments within the practice
- Responsible forassistingin training of incoming dietitians
- Participatesin community outreach toprovide nutrition education atcommunity events including but not limited to employer healthfair community health fairs high schoolcareer events.
- Responsible to conduct pre-op nutrition education group classes for patients.
- RD performs comprehensive nutritional assessments creating personalized nutrition and meal plans.
- RD will design and implement nutrition programs and create education materials specific to support womens health duringperimenopauseand menopause phase of life.
- Provides education and counseling for hormonal imbalance and chronic conditions
- Evaluate the nutritional readiness of the prospective bariatric surgerypatient
- Review lab results todeterminevitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Formulate plan to correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies -recommend supplements
- Develop and host at least 2 Support Group meetings each calendar year
This documentis notan exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job.Employees maybe requiredto perform otherjob relatedduties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate Degree (Masters)
Specialty/Major:Dietetics/Nutrition
Licensure/Certification Required:
Licensed& RegisteredDietitianwithState of Ohio
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:
1-3years experience. Must be a graduate of a college or university with an accredited masters degree in dietetics. Completion of supervised dietetic internship pass the Commission on DieteticRegistrationexam.MustmaintainCE requirements needed for ADA.
Other KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:
RD mustpossess1:1 and group communication skills
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Weight Management Center - St. RitasIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Key Skills
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- Health And Safety Management
