Dietitian/Nutritionist (Hybrid) - Pediatrics Gastroenterology

Washington University in St. Louis • Ann Arbor, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides nutritional care of individuals in health or disease, which includes the application of the science and art of human nutrition in selecting and obtaining food. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Assists in collaboration with the multidisciplinary medical team in planning and implementing complex nutritional care plans, inclusive of reviewing current clinical guidelines and patient charts. Obtains and evaluates comprehensive nutrition histories of patients regarding food habits, allergies, and metabolic needs. Requires proactive communication with families and outpatient providers to plan nutritional interventions well ahead of scheduled clinical admissions or procedures. Designs medical nutrition therapies consistent with the patient’s clinical diagnosis, considering nutritional principles, physiological needs, and patient preferences. Supervises the service of regular and therapeutic clinical diets for patients to ensure compliance with medical orders. Assists in the supervision of Dietetic Technicians and food service staff in the production and service of specialized medical diets with strict quality control. Makes appropriate changes in medical diets or nutritional support procedures based on the patient's changing clinical status or lab values. As necessary, develops innovative recipes or formula compositions for patients with restricted diets requiring unusual products or specialized nutritional modules. Assists in directing the collection of food intake data or metabolic samples for laboratory analysis as required by clinical diagnostic protocols. Interacts effectively with medical students, house officers, fellows, and attending physicians to optimize patient outcomes. Counsels and educates patients and their families on specialized diets to ensure successful transition to home care and long-term nutritional health. Performs other clinical duties as required or as department workload shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree - Dietetics
• Basic Life Support Certification or obtains certification within one month of employment.
• Registered Dietitian license for state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on work location(s).
• Adult Or Pediatric Dietetics (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

• M.S. - Master of Science

Responsibilities

• Assists in collaboration with the multidisciplinary medical team in planning and implementing complex nutritional care plans, inclusive of reviewing current clinical guidelines and patient charts.
• Obtains and evaluates comprehensive nutrition histories of patients regarding food habits, allergies, and metabolic needs.
• Requires proactive communication with families and outpatient providers to plan nutritional interventions well ahead of scheduled clinical admissions or procedures.
• Designs medical nutrition therapies consistent with the patient’s clinical diagnosis, considering nutritional principles, physiological needs, and patient preferences.
• Supervises the service of regular and therapeutic clinical diets for patients to ensure compliance with medical orders.
• Assists in the supervision of Dietetic Technicians and food service staff in the production and service of specialized medical diets with strict quality control.
• Makes appropriate changes in medical diets or nutritional support procedures based on the patient's changing clinical status or lab values.
• Develops innovative recipes or formula compositions for patients with restricted diets requiring unusual products or specialized nutritional modules.
• Assists in directing the collection of food intake data or metabolic samples for laboratory analysis as required by clinical diagnostic protocols.
• Interacts effectively with medical students, house officers, fellows, and attending physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families on specialized diets to ensure successful transition to home care and long-term nutritional health.
• Performs other clinical duties as required or as department workload shifts.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees