Clinical Dietitian (Eating Disorders)

Saint Francis Health System

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian (Eating Disorders) uses professional methods to improve patients’ nutritional health during treatment for eating disorders. Working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the dietitian evaluates and assesses patients, provides education and counseling, develops and implements nutrition plans, and re-evaluates nutritional therapy and requirements. The role includes patient contact and collaboration with healthcare professionals and staff, and operates under general supervisory instructions while carrying out non-routine procedures in changing conditions. The position is based at Eating Disorders Therapy/Administration on the Laureate Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of a dietetic education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• Registered Dietitian credential from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If hired before passing the Registered Dietitian exam, the exam must be passed within the three years allowed by Oklahoma provisional licensure.
• Current Dietitian License with the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; a provisional license is acceptable for up to three years.
• At least 6 months of related experience; internships may count for new graduates.
• Basic knowledge of eating disorder pathology and basic counseling, nutrition assessment, and nutrition counseling skills.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a trauma-aware manner and experience working with co-occurring illnesses, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, depression, anxiety, and substance use or abuse.
• Ability to analyze data to identify facts or develop knowledge, concepts, or interpretations, with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as the nutritional expert on an interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans, attend team meetings, communicate patient progress, and ensure dietary matters are documented.
• Assess patients’ nutritional status and related risk factors through patient and provider contacts.
• Develop and communicate diet recommendations consistent with treatment plans and desired outcomes, including projecting treatment course, refeeding and weight restoration, and identifying physical and educational goals.
• Provide nutritional counseling based on established standards of care, practice guidelines, and patient treatment goals; provide meal planning, support, and supervision as needed.
• Assist with aftercare planning and facilitate nutrition and diet considerations in discharge planning.
• Counsel individuals on nutrition principles, dietary plans and modifications, food selection, and food preparation using therapeutic techniques.
• Gather or create educational materials for patients and their support systems, and conduct research to ensure information is current.
• Evaluate patient compliance with dietary interventions, interpret data, monitor weight against targets, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, policies and procedures, professional standards, and codes of ethics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time