Clinical Dietitian, Senior

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian, Senior provides medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, prevention, and well-being. The role assesses nutritional status and develops and implements comprehensive nutrition care plans, including nutrition-focused physical assessments to accurately diagnose malnutrition. When working inpatient, the dietitian supports writing and ordering parenteral and enteral nutrition for hospitalized patients seven days per week. The role also participates in interdisciplinary care coordination, education, and support during discharge, and assists with planning, developing, and implementing department programs, policies, and goals.

The Senior Clinical Dietitian applies the nutrition care process and critical thinking to develop holistic care plans that account for cultural diversity and special needs. The role manages complex cases and specialized nutrition support independently, mentors or precepts new staff and students, contributes to policy and procedure development, and serves as a nutrition consultant across departments. The dietitian provides nutrition education and may present programs or support groups in hospital, clinic, or community settings, while participating in quality improvement efforts to improve nutrition care throughout the organization.

The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) on day shifts at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton. The work takes place in a climate-controlled office setting, with daily movement throughout the facility and interaction with department members and other healthcare providers. The role is exposed to blood-borne pathogens while performing job duties.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN/RD).
• Must be a State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian (CD), or show proof of application for certification within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Proven clinical experience, often with a specialty focus such as eating disorders, obesity, home care, oncology, nutrition support, critical care, or diabetes.
• 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 to nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation, creating holistic plans of care that address cultural diversity and special needs.
• Assess nutritional status and develop and implement comprehensive nutrition care plans, including nutrition-focused physical assessments to diagnose malnutrition.
• Manage complex cases and specialized nutrition support independently.
• Support writing and ordering parenteral and enteral nutrition for hospitalized patients seven days per week when working inpatient.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, providing care coordination, education, and support, including during discharge.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor for new staff and students.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development and assist with department programs, policies, and goals.
• Serve as a nutrition consultant across departments.
• Provide nutrition education and identify formal and informal learning opportunities.
• Present at hospital, clinic, or community-based nutrition education programs or support groups.
• Participate in quality operating system (QOS) improvement efforts to improve nutrition care throughout the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed