Registered Dietitian (Temporary Part-Time) Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford / Cumberland County, NJ)
Rowan University•Stratford, NJ
•$45 - $50•Hybrid
About The Position
Academic Affairs & Student Services at Rowan-Virtua SOM is looking for a part time Dietitian for a six month temporary assignment. The selected Dietitian will conduct group nutritional education in a teaching kitchen program and one-on-one nutritional interventions in-home, with the goal of promoting healthy eating habits and preventing diet-related chronic health conditions.
Requirements
- The teaching kitchen dietician will provide in-home nutritional counseling and nutritional counseling during a teaching kitchen.
- This is a part-time hourly position.
- The role is a 3-6-month position with the possibility of renewal.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Registered dietician with current licensure from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Passion for implementing new nutritional interventions to address diet-related chronic health conditions and the ability to work in a team environment are essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide nutritional assessments in the client’s home, including assessments of food insecurity, ability to prepare meals, and access to whole foods.
- Conduct home cooking environment analysis, including evaluation of available cooking space, utensils, and storage capacity, in order to provide practical recommendations for home cooking.
- Provide personalized nutritional counseling to clients, including precision counseling for specific chronic disease states (i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and renal disease).
- Design personalized healthy meal plans, including grocery lists and recipes.
- Be available to serve as driver of mobile unit as needed
- Work with a chef and teaching kitchen participants to develop and deliver healthy cooking classes for the teaching kitchen.
- Provide nutritional information during cooking classes at the Rowan-Virtua Teaching Kitchen, in partnership with a chef.
- Emphasize the concept of “food as medicine without sacrificing taste” during teaching kitchen classes.
- Participate in all training required for the grant.
- Attend meetings as required.
Benefits
- This is a non-benefit eligible position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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