Clinical Dietitian

HEART OF OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS•Columbus, OH

15d•$52,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to treat patients with various disease states in primary care clinics. The role works with interdisciplinary team members and serves as a nutrition resource to the medical team at each practice site. This is a full-time, exempt position based in a medical office environment, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule during standard business hours; hours may change due to business necessity. The position supervises dietetic interns and reports to the Director, Clinical Services and Quality Improvement. Business casual attire is required. The primary work area is the clinical portion of the facility, including patient examination rooms, hallways, and other assigned clinical areas. Facilities are on the main ground floor and are ADA compliant. Clinical areas are maintained at a normal working temperature, sanitized daily, and furnished with adjustable chairs and standard office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food service, or community health.
One to three years of experience as a dietitian.
Registered dietitian certified by the American Dietetic Association’s Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Licensed dietitian in Ohio.
Knowledge of theoretical and practical principles related to nutrition and dietetics.
Knowledge of medical terminology, universal precautions, food sanitation and safety procedures, and federal and state regulations related to food preparation and storage.
Knowledge of ethnic eating patterns and cultural customs related to food.
Knowledge of education principles, including human behavior, behavior modification techniques, and presentation methods.
Skill in nutrition assessment, problem-solving, and handling crisis situations.
Skill in using behavioral modification techniques to improve patient nutritional status.
Skill in developing and presenting patient, staff, and community education workshops.
Ability to read and follow written and oral medical orders.
Ability to analyze medical conditions and make appropriate judgments about dietary issues.
Ability to work effectively in collaborative clinical and community situations.
Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.
TB clearance, renewed annually.
Annual and pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ medical histories, nutritional status, diet histories, and food habits.
Conduct individual or group sessions to discuss nutritional needs and identify risk factors.
Consult with physicians and other clinicians as appropriate about the effects of nutritional status.
Develop nutrition plans and present recommendations to patients and families, including special diets and techniques for proper food preparation and nutritional intake.
Document assessments in patients’ electronic health records and bill insurance for services provided.
Contact insurance companies as needed to determine coverage for services such as Medical Nutrition Therapy and Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity.
Conduct patient education programs on weight reduction, cultural preferences, and special-needs diets for conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Teach correct food preparation and safe food handling.
Liaise with food access and subsidy programs, including conducting food insecurity screening as needed.
Provide high-quality nutrition education consistent with current evidence-based practice.
Precept assigned dietetic students.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives as needed.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.