Clinical Dietitian - Weight Management Center - St. Ritas Medical Center

Mercyhealth • Lima, OH

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The RD assess, implements, monitors the dietary changes of all patients. They initiate diet, behavior modifications and goals for each individual patient. The RD is responsible to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, monitor patient progress, and stay current with research to support diet and lifestyle changes. The RD is responsible for ongoing professional growth. Essential Job Functions Conducts patient assessments within the practice Responsible for assisting in training of incoming dietitians Participates in community outreach to provide nutrition education at community events including but not limited to employer health fair, community health fairs, high school career 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 women's health during perimenopause and menopause phase of life. Provides education and counseling for hormonal imbalance and chronic conditions Evaluate the nutritional readiness of the prospective bariatric surgery patient Review lab results to determine vitamin 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 document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you're called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there's a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We'll support and empower you to bring your best - in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree (Masters)
• Specialty/Major: Dietetics/Nutrition
• Licensure/Certification Required: Licensed & Registered Dietitian with State of Ohio
• 1-3 years' experience.
• Must be a graduate of a college or university with an accredited master's degree in dietetics.
• Completion of supervised dietetic internship, pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam.
• Must maintain CE requirements needed for ADA.
• RD must possess 1:1 and group communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments within the practice
• Responsible for assisting in training of incoming dietitians
• Participates in community outreach to provide nutrition education at community events including but not limited to employer health fair, community health fairs, high school career 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 women's health during perimenopause and menopause phase of life.
• Provides education and counseling for hormonal imbalance and chronic conditions
• Evaluate the nutritional readiness of the prospective bariatric surgery patient
• Review lab results to determine vitamin 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees