Dietitian (Vacancies)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Dietitian Supervisor, the Dietitian performs professional dietetic work, including nutritional assessment, nutritional counseling, and breastfeeding counseling, and performs related duties as required. This posting covers three vacancies that may be filled by either a Dietitian or a Dietetic Technician; a separate Dietetic Technician posting also covers the same vacancies. The role includes counseling program participants, including high-risk participants, on appropriate nutritional intake; assessing and evaluating nutritional care; providing breastfeeding guidance; and supporting WIC clinic operations through education, clinical leadership, referrals, recordkeeping, and coordination with health and community service providers. The position may also involve supervising assigned staff and communicating with participants who have limited English-language skills.

Requirements

Possess a valid State of Ohio Dietitian License or Limited Dietitian Permit, with licensure within six months of issuance.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Positions allocated to this classification may require conversational proficiency in a language or languages other than English.

Responsibilities

Counsel program participants, including high-risk participants, on appropriate nutritional intake and encourage compliance with nutritional recommendations.
Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate nutritional care plans; provide follow-up, including written reports.
Collect body measurements and perform blood testing using a point-of-care device.
Design and implement tools to assess and evaluate nutrition behavior.
Serve as the clinical lead to other team members working in a WIC clinic.
Prepare self-education modules and plans; organize and conduct nutrition education programs, events, or classes for WIC participants, food service personnel, community agency staff, or other groups upon request.
Revise information pamphlets and materials and maintain an inventory of supplies.
Study, interpret, and apply current research and literature relating to nutritional care.
Complete reports and recommend program changes to the program director.
Maintain records on nutrition contracts, client care, or program eligibility.
Serve as a liaison between the program and assigned community service agencies and physicians.
Refer participants to health and human services agencies and programs and document referrals.
Attend continuing education classes to maintain licensure.
Perform Dietetic Technician duties as necessary.
Serve as a lactation consultant and counsel mothers on the benefits and methods of breastfeeding.
May consult with physicians and other health care personnel to determine patients’ nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.
May supervise assigned staff.
May communicate with potential and enrolled program participants who have limited English-language skills.