Clinical Dietitian - Bariatrics
Company: Springfield Clinic
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for coordinating, planning
and conducting programs in collaboration with physicians and
advanced practitioners to educate Springfield Clinic patients about
nutrition and administering medical nutrition therapy. Responsible
for developing and implementing programs for the general public,
community organizations and for professional staff.
Job Relationships
Reports to the Operations Manager
Principal Responsibilities
Formulate menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical
condition of patients and integrate patients' menus.
Develop and implement plan of care based on assessment of
nutritional needs and available sources and correlates plan with
other healthcare.
Provide nutrition education and bill for services.
Provide nutritional care and services to Springfield Clinic
outreach locations.
Provide appropriate nutrition intervention and strategies of goal
setting, based on nutrition assessment, to achieve improved health
outcomes through dietary changes.
Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status
and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of
care and practice guidelines.
Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet
the needs of patients and professionals.
Special interest in working with all referring departments of
Springfield Clinic to meet patients' needs for nutrition assessment
and counseling.
Consult with physician and other health care personnel to determine
patient's nutritional needs and diet restrictions, such as low-fat
or salt-free.
Document nutrition care plans and information into patient's
medical record.
Instruct patients and their families in nutritional principles,
dietary plans, food selection, and preparation.
Actively participate in Clinic Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
development activities.
Provide direction on future program planning, clinical quality
improvement and benchmarking to achieve optimal clinical
outcomes.
Participate in staff and community education through presentations
and written information.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and
procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training &
accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield
Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited University providing
curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation for
Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
At least one (1) year of clinical nutrition experience as a
Registered Dietitian.
Licenses/Certificates
Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic
Registration.
CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines
required within 30 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic keyboard and computer skills.
Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Working Environment
Clinical office environment.
PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA1
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