Dietary and Food Dietitian

Sevita•Reno, NV

41d

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company's mission. SUMMARY Provides nutrition assessment and counseling in Medical Nutrition Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nutrition
Three years' experience in a medical environment and/or administering nutritional services.
State licensure required

Responsibilities

Consults with physician and other health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients.
Develops and implements a treatment plan in accordance with Network and dietary field guidelines.
Provides individual and group counseling on the control of diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, obesity and other diagnoses.
Suggests appropriate behavior modification methods for control and alternation of eating habits.
Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition of patients, and integrates patient's menus with basic institutional menus.
Instructs clients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, and preparation.
Serves as a resource and educator for health care providers and staff.
Develops policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
Monitors food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.