Outpatient Registered Dietitian – Integrative Medicine and Health
About The Position
The Outpatient Registered Dietitian provides individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role uses the nutrition care process, including nutrition assessment and reassessment, diagnosis, intervention through food or nutrient delivery, education, counseling and coordination of care, and monitoring and evaluation. Motivational interviewing principles are incorporated into patient care. The dietitian collaborates with colleagues across the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and protocols, curricula, and nutrition education materials. The role also precepts dietetic interns, mentors and trains new staff, and serves as a resource for medical staff. In collaboration with providers and allied healthcare staff, the dietitian develops and delivers programs and services, researches best practices, evaluates intervention outcomes, and delivers presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Completion of an ACEND-accredited internship or approved training program.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or obtain the credential within 3 months of hire.
- CDR credential and LD/N licensure with the state of Florida are required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Previous clinical nutrition experience preferred.
- Nutrition-related specialty certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Use the nutrition care process, including assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Apply motivational interviewing principles.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines or protocols, curricula, and nutrition education materials.
- Precept dietetic interns and mentor and train new staff.
- Serve as a resource for medical staff.
- Collaborate with providers and allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services.
- Research best practices, ensure effective interventions, and measure intervention outcomes.
- Demonstrate effective public speaking and presentation skills.
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan or reimbursement account
- Vision plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses
- Competitive retirement package
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
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Job Type
Full-time
