PART TIME HYBRID BARIATRIC CLINIC RD
About The Position
Join a talented group of more than 90 Morrison Healthcare dietitians at the University of Virginia Health System in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. At this level one trauma center, dietitians play an integral role on multidisciplinary teams in many specialty areas, both in the 675 bed inpatient setting, as well as in over 35 outpatient clinics. RDs participate in research and quality improvement projects, host dietetic interns, and are supported in pursuing leadership and community service experiences. Continuing education opportunities are plentiful from within the accomplished nutrition team and from the health system which values ongoing training and education. This part-time hybrid position will be part of our Bariatric Surgery team. This position will work closely with an interdisciplinary team in a growing clinic to meet the needs of patients both before and after bariatric surgery. The RD will collaborate with other Bariatric Surgery RDs, as well as surgeons, an NP, nurse coordinators, and psychologists, to take care of patients and create and contribute to quality improvement projects. Strong clinical skills, as well as training in motivational interviewing and the intuitive eating approach are highly preferred. We are seeking a dynamic candidate who can balance the knowledge of the clinical features of weight loss surgery with the empathetic approach needed to guide patients through pre-surgery nutrition counseling and post-surgery support. Ideal candidate will have a sincere desire to work in a team-based atmosphere, with abundant opportunities to partner with colleagues for research and quality improvement projects.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible
- Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
- Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply
- Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical skills
- Training in motivational interviewing
- Training in the intuitive eating approach
Responsibilities
- Play an integral role on multidisciplinary teams in many specialty areas, both in the 675 bed inpatient setting, as well as in over 35 outpatient clinics.
- Participate in research and quality improvement projects.
- Host dietetic interns.
- Pursue leadership and community service experiences.
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team in a growing clinic to meet the needs of patients both before and after bariatric surgery.
- Collaborate with other Bariatric Surgery RDs, as well as surgeons, an NP, nurse coordinators, and psychologists, to take care of patients and create and contribute to quality improvement projects.
- Guide patients through pre-surgery nutrition counseling and post-surgery support.
- Partner with colleagues for research and quality improvement projects.
Benefits
- Career Advancement-Growth programs tailored to RDNs
- Free CEUs-Through our nutrition education webinar series
- Ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path
- Autonomy to apply clinical judgment while still having guidance when you need it
- Additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
