Clinical Dietitian - Weight Wellness

Thedacare • Neenah, WI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to individuals and groups for nutrition-related concerns, chronic disease management, prevention, and well-being. Working under minimal supervision, the dietitian assesses nutritional status, develops and implements comprehensive nutrition care plans, and provides nutrition counseling, education, and symptom management in outpatient classes or individually. The role has a surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss program focus and includes care coordination and support during the discharge process. The dietitian also works with interdisciplinary teams and contributes to quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD), or registration eligible.
• If registration eligible, pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration national registration exam and achieve RDN status within six months of hire.
• If registration eligible, provide proof of application for State of Wisconsin certification within 90 days of achieving RDN/RD status.
• If registration eligible, hold a bachelor's degree (for programs completed before 2024) or a master's degree from an ACEND-accredited program.
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, prevention, and well-being.
• Apply critical thinking throughout the nutrition care process, including nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of patient status and care-plan effectiveness.
• Develop holistic plans of care that account for cultural diversity and special needs.
• Provide specialized nutrition support under supervision.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and provide care coordination, education, and support.
• Participate in quality operating system improvement efforts to improve nutrition care across the organization.
• Provide nutrition education and identify formal and informal learning opportunities.
• Provide nutritional counseling, education, and symptom management to clients in outpatient classes or individually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Lifestyle engagement resources, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Access and affordability resources, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time