Registered Clinical Dietitian - Endocrine & Diabetes Clinic

Intermountain Health • Salt Lake City, UT

24d • $32 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian Specialist facilitates the nutrition care process in specialty care areas or specialized populations with a moderate degree of autonomy, using experience-based knowledge, nutrition assessment, and diagnostic reasoning skills and competencies. Posting Specifics Pay Rate: Based on Experience Shift Details: Part Time/20hrs per week. This position will work two days a week. Exact dates and shift times are subject to change, but currently Monday and Friday 7:00am- 5:00pm Department: Salt Lake Clinic Additional details: Registered dietitian with primary focus being on nutrition services and counseling for diabetic patients. Secondary focus on medical nutrition therapy for the prevention of diabetes and other chronic conditions Sign On Bonus: $1250 Essential Functions Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions and or in specialized populations. Uses the Nutrition Care Process to facilitate the provision of more complex nutrition care with moderate autonomy and supportive guidance from advanced practice dietitians. Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change. Uses technology in estimating needs and nutrition goals (ex: indirect calorimetry, nutrient analysis software, glucometers, etc.) Mentors newly graduated dietitians, dietetic interns, and clinical diet techs. Applies research to improve patient outcomes. Implements the latest evidence-based care with the interdisciplinary team and in updating care practices/processes within the facility. Manages nutrition care across the continuum including durable medical equipment order writing. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• For graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a minimum of a master’s degree by an accredited university. Education is verified.
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level competency-based dietitian nutritionist program.
• State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians. If the primary state of practice requires licensure or certification, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process in multiple patient populations and/or disease types.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research to clinical practice.
• 2 or more years of dietetics experience in a clinical setting, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing patients in a specialty area, preferred.
• Relevant dietetics-related specialty practice credential (CNSC, CSP, CDCES, CSO, CSR, CSOWM, etc.), preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions and or in specialized populations.
• Uses the Nutrition Care Process to facilitate the provision of more complex nutrition care with moderate autonomy and supportive guidance from advanced practice dietitians.
• Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Uses technology in estimating needs and nutrition goals (ex: indirect calorimetry, nutrient analysis software, glucometers, etc.)
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, dietetic interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes.
• Implements the latest evidence-based care with the interdisciplinary team and in updating care practices/processes within the facility.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including durable medical equipment order writing.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level