Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian

Sodexo•Chattanooga, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian for the Childhood Healthy Eating and Active Living Center (C-HEAL), located at the Kennedy Outpatient Center and on the Erlanger East Campus in Chattanooga, TN. The C-HEAL Center offers services for children who do not respond to early intervention efforts or require long-term care management for co-morbidities related to being overweight or obese. This position serves as the co-coordinator of the C-HEAL program and performs job tasks related to accreditation. This position is Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays, and is open to new graduates or experienced dietitians. Health and wellness benefits Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year Reimbursement for continuing education events Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder

Requirements

Registered Dietitian or eligible, with experience or a strong interest in working with pediatric patients
Have the ability to creatively problem-solve and make decisions while working independently within a team-oriented work environment
Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups
Strong comprehension of the principles of clinical nutrition practice
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good time management skills/organization and be a self-starter and team player
The ability to work well with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.
Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire. In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire
3 years experienced practitioner able to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nutrition evaluations and consultations to pediatric patients and their families using motivational interviewing and counselling skills
Assist with program development, promotion/marketing, screenings, and patient recruitment
Assists with departmental program evaluation and outcome measurement activities
Provide education on healthy eating, physical activity, diabetes and hyperlipidemia
Update and create educational handouts