Registered Dietician Physician Practice
Franciscan Health•Michigan City, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
Within Franciscan, the Registered Dietitian provides clinical and public health nutritional assessments, education, and service to patients and the community. This position provides information and counseling to patients in individual and group settings regarding health maintenance, nutritional principles, and disease prevention. The Registered Dietitian creates nutritional programs and diet modifications based on patient needs, and counsels patients and their families on how to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Nutrition, food service, community health, or related field
- Registered Dietitian (RD) - State Licensing Board
Responsibilities
- Assess patient nutritional needs, diet restrictions and develop a dietary care plan.
- Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve quality of life.
- Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
- Consult with physicians and Healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
- Provide nutritional counseling on special diets, to ensure proper preparation and consumption of nourishment.
- Plan and conduct special need group sessions for weight reduction and control.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
