Orthopedic Sports Dietician - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Twin Cities Orthopedics • Saint Louis Park, MN

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About The Position

The Orthopedic Sports Dietitian at Twin Cities Orthopedics is responsible for integrating clinical dietetics with performance fueling and wellness initiatives. This full-time role focuses on providing nutritional care, education, and programming to enhance the health and performance of patients and community partners. The position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to develop and implement nutrition programs, conduct public health education, and support corporate wellness efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from institution credentialed by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• Completed ACEND accredited supervised practice program
• Attained and upheld Registered Dietitian (RD, RDN) credentials through Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Minnesota dietetic licensure (LD, LDN) within 1 month of hire date
• 2+ years of sports nutrition experience in athletic and/or tactical organization as a registered dietitian
• Certifications relevant to degree (Master's/PhD, CDR board certifications preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Additional clinical, corporate wellness, digestive health, weight management and/or behavioral health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement and conduct individual, small and large group nutrition and wellness programs related to activity and sports performance, weight management, medical nutrition therapy, disordered eating and general health initiatives
• Provide public health education events in an adaptable outreach setting with interdepartmental collaborative functionality
• Provide individual therapeutic outpatient nutrition counseling and biometric screening in an orthopedic setting to support patient performance, health, activity and wellness goals
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to develop and implement solutions for nutrition consultation and education needs
• Introduce self and programs throughout the organization; develop meaningful relationships at multiple clinic sites
• Developing, evaluating, revising, and organizing educational materials, classes and teaching materials
• Foster community relationships relating to nutrition services with partners who share the organization's core values
• Participate in strategy development and implementation of nutrition-based weight management, digestive health and/or performance nutrition programs
• Provide marketing and discussion of nutrition programs to providers internally and externally
• Communicate regularly with MDs/physical therapy managers and interdisciplinary team to best implement high quality, collaborative nutrition programs
• Ensure goals and strategies of TCO are implemented in the growth and development of nutrition services
• Monitor payments, attendance, and accountability reports for programs
• Work within set budgets for equipment/supply purchasing
• Maintain safe environment for patients and staff
• Participate in community functions relating to outreach events throughout the year
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Maternity Bundle
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym & Car Rental Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree