WIC Dietitian

Primary Health Solutions•Hamilton, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Health Solutions is seeking a WIC Dietitian to be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition education services as part of the certification process. This role involves providing counseling and developing nutrition care plans based on assessments of dietary interviews, health histories, food frequencies, and measurements. The position requires a commitment to meeting people where they are and partnering with them on their journey towards wellness, embodying the company's mission, vision, and values of Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Dietetics required - Bachelor Degree in Dietetics accepted if graduated prior to Jan 2024.
Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Licensed with the State Medical Board of Ohio.
Experience in public health/community dietetics with emphasis on prenatal and pediatric nutrition.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to gain knowledge of current practice management system, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, text paging, Internet, and Intranet.
Commission on Dietetic Registration and Ohio State Medical Board certifications/licenses.

Nice To Haves

Prior WIC experience preferred.
Experience in clinical dietetics desirable.

Responsibilities

Obtains and assesses health history information, dietary intake, anthropometric and blood work data from WIC participants or guardians and determines nutritional and/or medical risks for program enrollment.
Provides individualized nutrition counseling and prescribes food packages appropriate for the needs of the participant.
Documents appropriate risk codes, food packages and care plan information in the participant charts and WIC computer system.
Determines type, frequency, and topic of mid-certification nutrition education contacts for each participant and provides this education activity in either a group or individual setting.
Implements the project’s High Risk Plan to ensure appropriate service delivery and referral to participants with greatest need.
Participates in the development and implementation of the project’s Biennial Nutrition Education Plan.
Provides each prenatal participant with appropriate information about infant feeding choices so that informed decisions can be made prior to the baby’s birth.
Refers participants to other health, social or education services when appropriate.
Develops and maintains nutrition education materials and literature.
Completes, signs, and dates all required documents in a timely manner.
Coordinates with Director in developing and conducting programs and activities to achieve program goals.
Provides WIC outreach as requested.
Travels to other county WIC clinic sites as requested to provide coverage.
Practices in accordance with State WIC policies and procedures as well as in accordance with the State Medical Board of Ohio Licensure Law.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.