Registered Dietitian - PRN

Within Health

3h•Remote

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the overall nutritional management of a population of clients with eating disorders. The dietitian will be responsible for client meal planning, individual nutrition counseling, and facilitating nutrition groups. The dietitian will also plan and assist in the execution of individualized nutritional exposures for clients and educating client’s families.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration who has completed their dietetic internship and maintains registration requirements and licensure as set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and applicable state regulations.
Demonstrate a commitment to provision of excellent care, advancing clinical skills, and a passion for professional development.
Respect and maintain the confidentiality of all patient information.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and can build collaborative relationships.
Must have effective decision making and judgment capabilities.
Must have the ability to instruct others.
Must have the ability to identify and solve complex problems.
Must be socially perceptive; that is, aware of the reactions of others and understanding those reactions.
Must have effective logic, reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
Must have excellent active listening skills.
Must have reliable internet connection.
Must be comfortable operating a computer and smart-phone and navigate applications within macOS and iOS.
Must be comfortable communicating with colleagues and patients via chat, telephone, and video calls.
Must be able to sit for the majority of the shift.
This is a work-from-home position. Work should be performed in a private, quiet space with minimal background noise.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the overall nutritional philosophy of the program as it relates to recovery from an eating disorder.
Complete an initial nutrition assessment for all clients, including establishing a target weight range based on client history and norms.
In conjunction with the medical team, develop and implement a nutritional treatment plan that includes a movement plan and exposures to foods.
Meet with assigned patients weekly, and more frequently as required.
Meet with clients and their family members/support system for sessions and check-ins.
Oversee and/or participate in management of meal programming, evaluate the effects of meal programming and suggest and implement changes as needed.
Work with patients on consistent use of remote patient monitoring devices.
Reassess nutritional needs on an ongoing basis, update treatment plan, and effectively communicate recommendations to the treatment team, family, and patient as necessary.
Deliver evidence-based nutrition education geared toward challenging irrational thoughts and beliefs around food, nutrition, weight, and shape.
Timely and frequent communication utilizing between-session messaging to support patients and communicate with the treatment team.
Regularly communicate with outside providers.
Transcribe, record, and maintain patient information in the electronic health record system.
Engage and collaborate in Treatment Team meetings, supervision, and department meetings.
Lead/Co-lead/Attend nutrition groups.
Develop meal plans, taking both cost and client preferences into account.
Participate in initial and ongoing training.
Other duties assigned by the supervisor.