Outpatient Weight Management Dietitian

Sodexo•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is hiring a full‑time Registered Dietitian to join the Weight Wellness team at Mount Sinai Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital, part of the Sinai Health System in Chicago, IL. This role offers the chance to collaborate with accredited Diabetes and Endocrinology Centers where exceptional patient care drives everything we do. The dietitian will divide the week between both hospitals. Weight wellness experience is preferred, with some occasional cross coverage in the Diabetes Clinic. New graduates and experienced dietitians are encouraged to apply. Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays Reimbursement for AND dues, CDR renewal fees, and state licensure fees Money toward continuing education events Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays, and three personal days paid each year

Requirements

Registered Dietitian licensed in Illinois (or able to obtain a license)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and interdisciplinary team members
Ability to effectively engage, motivate, and influence others regarding their nutrition
Commitment to continued education in the nutrition field and implementation of new and innovative ideas
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in education on diabetes management, preferred
Weight wellness experience is preferred, with some occasional cross coverage in the Diabetes Clinic.

Responsibilities

Work with a diverse population of individuals with obesity, Type I, Type II, and Gestational Diabetes
Occasionally provide MNT for outpatient diabetes
Empower clients to achieve life-changing goals who are currently experiencing obesity
Provide individualized education to clients through evidence-based nutrition care in the specialized area of weight wellness
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to recommend, implement, and monitor nutrition interventions
Participate in quality improvement projects and regulatory compliance within the department