Registered Dietitian

Concentra•Louisville, KY

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition counseling and education specific to the individualized needs of the patients. The dietitian assesses the dietary and health needs of the clients, may develop meal plans for patients, gauge the effective of these meal plans, promote nutrition through community outreach programs and keeping abreast of the latest research in nutritional and food sciences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Nutrition or related field
Current certification as Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association
Active, current valid licensure/certification as required by the state or work state
Customarily has two or more years of experience as dietitian or nutritionist
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Must have thorough knowledge of and be able to apply dietary management, safety/sanitation, food production, and nutrition principles
Knowledge of all regulations (local, state, and federal) which affect dietary including, but not limited to, patient care, sanitation, labor, and ensures compliance to these regulations
Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications and other applications
Effective logic, reasoning and critical thinking skills
Effective writing and communication skills (including presenting to various sized audiences)
Active listening skills
Socially perceptive; that is, aware of the reaction of others and understanding those reactions
Good decision-making and judgment capabilities
Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required
Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employees
Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated computer skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Ensures that medical nutrition therapy is evidence-based practice, in accordance with the American Dietetic Association (ADA), American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Society of Parenteral, and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), American Heart Association (AHA), Cancer Society, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines
Assess medical nutrition therapy needs based upon the patient’s medical diagnosis, laboratory values, anthropometric measures, medications, age-specific requirements, and other co-morbidity factors identified by the registered dietitian, or other member of the health care team
Act as a resource to all members of the health care team, including dietetic students, nursing students, and family practice residents related to the establishment of appropriate nutrition care standards, and the determination of realistic goals for optimal patient outcomes
Educate patients on how to select food to maintain and promote health as well as to prevent and treat illness and disease
Plan appropriate diets and menus to meet the needs of individuals whose medical condition can be treated or controlled using diet therapy
Determine if follow-up appointment is needed, based on patient’s motivation and comprehension of education session
Conduct nutrition education classes if demand exists (diabetes classes, weight management)
Serve as a community resource to patients. Provide information on programs offered at local facilities
Create in house nutrition education materials for use in nutrition education of staff and patients
Provide information and education to staff members using nutrition education materials, or inservice/meetings per request
Monitor and respond to phone and e-mail messages promptly
Enters nutrition notes into CPRS promptly when assessment completed
Will maintain patient, employee and computer data safety and confidentiality