Outpatient Registered Dietitian

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Fergus Falls, MN

3d•$31 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Dietitian provides evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and nutrition counseling to patients in the outpatient setting, with a primary focus on weight management and additional nutrition-related conditions as referred by providers. The position provides individualized nutrition assessment, education, counseling, goal setting, and follow-up to support sustainable behavior change and improved health outcomes. The Dietitian may support patients using anti-obesity medications and collaborates with providers and the healthcare team to address nutrition-related needs. This position may provide services at outreach locations as needed. The Outpatient Dietitian is an individual contributor with no direct supervisory or leadership responsibilities. This position interacts regularly with patients, families, providers, clinical support staff, and community partners. Strong interpersonal communication, patient education, clinical judgment, confidentiality, organization, and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or similar major.
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
Must be able to attend the work site as scheduled.
Licensed as a dietitian with the state of MN licensing board (required within 6 months of hire).
Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (required within 6 months of hire).
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential expected within 2 years of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Current CDCES or BC-ADM certification is preferred.
Experience providing outpatient nutrition counseling, weight management, and/or Medical Nutrition Therapy is preferred.
Academic and/or experiential preparation in the care of people with chronic diseases.

Responsibilities

Provides evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and nutrition counseling to patients in the outpatient setting.
Focuses primarily on weight management and other nutrition-related conditions referred by providers.
Conducts individualized nutrition assessments, provides education, counseling, and goal setting.
Supports sustainable behavior change and improved health outcomes through follow-up.
May support patients using anti-obesity medications.
Collaborates with providers and the healthcare team to address nutrition-related needs.
May provide services at outreach locations as needed.