INPATIENT REGISTERED DIETITIAN

UHS

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Reasons Eating Disorder Center (Reasons) is seeking caring, compassionate and hardworking professionals to provide compassionate care to both adult and adolescent patients in our Inpatient eating disorder and behavioral health programs at BHC Alhambra Hospital. The Program Dietitian works with the attending physician, Director of Virtual and Nutrition Services, and the treatment team to develop the individualized treatment plan for patients in the eating disorder and behavioral health programs. This includes completing nutritional assessments, developing, and monitoring meal plans and providing patient, group and family nutritional education. The Dietitian may also participate in providing education to referral sources regarding eating disorders in general and the program in specific. Reasons is part of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Licensure:Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) under the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nutritional studies.

Nice To Haves

previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities
Experience in working with eating disorders patients is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform nutritional assessments on all patients enrolled in the eating disorders program and documents findings in a timely manner.
Consult with patients and family members concerning nutritional needs, nutritional goals and exercise goals.
Develop meal plans for program patients based on their individual energy needs.
Supervise clients at mealtimes to ensure meal plan compliance.