Outpatient Dietitian - Bariatric Surgery Clinic
About The Position
The Outpatient Dietitian works in Salem Hospital's Bariatric Surgery Clinic, managing comprehensive medical nutrition care for patients. The role supports patients throughout their bariatric care journey, including preparation for surgery, nutrition and lifestyle changes, and long-term health goals. The Dietitian provides individualized education, guidance, and support to help patients build sustainable nutrition habits and the knowledge and confidence needed for success. The position develops and implements nutrition plans of care based on nutritional assessments, physician orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary care plans, and standards for quality nutrition care. It documents nutrition-related assessments, recommendations, care plans, follow-up, consultations, discharge planning, clinical activities, and related orders. The Dietitian also counsels and educates patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic diets and works with food service staff to ensure appropriate meals, supplements, and nutrition support. This is a regular, onsite, part-time position scheduled for 28 hours per week, with flexibility based on candidate availability within a stated range of 20–28 hours weekly. The schedule is daytime, with no weekends. The listed annual pay range is $55,390.40–$80,485.60, based on a full-time schedule; compensation for this part-time role is prorated. The role requires a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, a state dietitian/nutritionist license, Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential, and completion of a dietetic internship. Experience cannot substitute for the degree requirement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in a related field.
- Dietitian and Nutritionist state license.
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Completion of a dietetic internship.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to effectively evaluate and problem-solve.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to guide, teach, and motivate patients of all age populations.
- Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential.
- Spanish-speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop and implement nutrition plans of care using physician orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary care plans, and quality-care standards.
- Document nutrition assessments, therapy recommendations, care plans, follow-up information and changes, consultation results, discharge planning, clinical activities, orders, and other pertinent information.
- Counsel and educate patients, families, and caregivers about prescribed therapeutic diets.
- Develop educational resources and materials for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided.
- Review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.
- Support patients preparing for bariatric surgery and navigating ongoing nutrition, lifestyle, and health changes.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.
- Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not detailed.
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Job Type
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