GI & Hepatology Clinic Registered Dietitian
About The Position
The GI & Hepatology Clinic Registered Dietitian collaborates with GI and hepatology providers and staff to support the nutritional aspects of patient care and clinical operations. This role serves as a liaison between OhioGastro nutrition services and external specialty programs, practicing within the scope of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and company policies. The dietitian will monitor and support nutrition-related workflows, including patient education and follow-up, and provide education and training to support staff on GI and liver-specific nutrition topics. They will assist physicians and leadership with GI and hepatology-related nutrition projects and deliver nutrition counseling via telehealth platforms to ensure accessibility and continuity of care. Additionally, the role supports and manages patients enrolled in retail weight management programs, including goal setting, progress tracking, and behavioral coaching, and participates in quality improvement programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program
- 2+ years of clinical nutrition experience
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Hold Certification/License in good standing in the State of Ohio
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities
- Effective time management and prioritization
- Team-oriented with multidisciplinary collaboration skills
- Proficient in EMR, telehealth platforms, and nutrition documentation systems
- Flexibility to adapt to clinic, telehealth, and retail environments
- Willingness to cross-train and support other roles
- Participation in ongoing professional development
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting
- Bending, stooping, keyboard use
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
- Effective communication in-person, phone, and writing
Nice To Haves
- Experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, transplant nutrition, telehealth, and weight management
- Familiarity with retail nutrition services and weight management strategies
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with GI and hepatology providers and staff to support nutritional aspects of patient care and clinical operations
- Serve as liaison between OhioGastro nutrition services and external specialty program(s)
- Practice within the scope of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and company policies
- Monitor and support nutrition-related workflows, including patient education and follow-up
- Provide education and training to support staff on GI and liver-specific nutrition topics
- Maintain clinical staff competencies related to nutrition education and dietary protocols
- Assist physicians and leadership with GI and hepatology-related nutrition projects
- Deliver nutrition counseling via telehealth platforms, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care
- Support and manage patients enrolled in retail weight management programs, including goal setting, progress tracking, and behavioral coaching
- Participate in quality improvement programs
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients with GI and liver conditions such as IBD, IBS, celiac disease, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and hepatitis
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical data and patient needs
- Educate patients and caregivers on dietary management of GI symptoms, liver disease progression, and transplant preparation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care planning
- Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition plans based on labs, symptoms, and treatment goals
- Provide virtual nutrition consultations and follow-ups through secure telehealth platforms
- Manage weight loss and lifestyle modification programs in a retail setting, including product education and nutrition coaching
- Support physician practice through timely documentation and communication
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Support colleagues with cross-functional tasks
- Maintain HIPAA compliance
- Attend mandatory meetings and professional development sessions
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
