Dietitian-Bariatric

UnityPoint Health • West Des Moines, IA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Clinic Dietician - Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic West Des Moines, IA Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM This is an in-person position $10,000 sign on bonus for external candidates! Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.  Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service, or related field
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or equivalent required by CDR
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with CDR
• Licensed Dietitian in Iowa (or IL/WI as applicable)
• BLS certification
• Valid driver's license for work-related travel
• Mandatory Reporter certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer proficiency for documentation and presentations
• Team-oriented and independent work capability
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Able to use standard clinical and office equipment

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year clinical experience preferred
• Outpatient experience and public speaking skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status and develop care plans
• Perform and interpret RMR testing
• Communicate with care team to ensure continuity
• Support patients in setting and achieving health goals
• Document care and manage scheduling/billing records
• Provide weight management counseling
• Review food records and dietary habits
• Teach classes and co-lead support groups
• Deliver education tailored to age, culture, and individual needs
• Manage and support nutrition programs (e.g., HEAL)
• Collaborate with diabetes educators and mental health providers
• Apply current research to clinical practice
• Develop materials and assist with policy updates
• Promote services through presentations and outreach
• Support daily clinic operations as assigned by leadership

Benefits

• paid time off
• parental leave
• 401K matching
• employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• paid holidays
• short and long-term disability
• pet insurance
• Daily Pay
• tuition reimbursement
• adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

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