Dietitian / Wellness Consultant

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time (20 hours/week), day shift position with Employer Services at the Blom Administrative Campus (BAC). The role assesses and identifies risks, needs, and problems related to healthy eating and nutrition, and develops plans to meet those needs. The consultant works primarily with patients, employees/employers, and the community, facilitating behavioral change to prevent disease or restore health through education, counseling, and skill development, promoting attitudes conducive to weight management and healthy eating.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics
OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure
RD - Registered Dietician with Commission on Dietetic Registration
A minimum of one year in individual nutrition counseling and instruction
Experience leading group classes and practices related to exercise, nutrition, smoking and stress management
Knowledge of behavioral science and principles of behavioral change and self-management
Knowledge of nutrition for weight, lipid, blood pressure and diabetes management
Able to calculate equations to determine calorie intake, protein needs, body mass index, etc. on selected individuals
Word processing and basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Develops and implements programs and/or program recommendations based on identified individual needs found through medical records, patient interview/observation, and discussion with medical staff.
Remains current on research developments and other methods of practice and incorporates this into current programs and services.
Acts as a nutrition resource to programs and services.
Facilitates prevention of disease and risk factor modification by providing information, promoting skill development and promoting attitudes to support positive change and maintenance.
Provides individual nutrition counseling to individuals about abnormal nutrition.
Conducts individual consultation and screening sessions with individuals.
Assesses and analyzes diet and data related to prevention and risk modification.
Assists the individual in identifying needs and goals.
Assists individuals with developing a plan accordingly.
Promotes self-monitoring and evaluates treatment plan and the individual's outcomes.
Participates in patient case management when needed as well as interdepartmental meetings.
Maintains current knowledge of clinical/community dietetics by reading professional literature, attending educational programs, and maintaining knowledge of Grant/Riverside policies.