Clinical Dietitian

ThedaCare; Berlin; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

ThedaCare in Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD) for a half-time position to deliver medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and support patient care across the care team.

You will assess nutritional status, contribute to discharge planning, and provide counseling in outpatient and inpatient settings, collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN/RD) or must be registration eligible.
• If eligible, must pass the CDR exam within six months of hire.
• If eligible, must have ACEND-accredited degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to individuals and groups.
• Applies critical thinking to nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Provides specialized nutrition support under supervision.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, care coordination and education.
• Contributes to quality improvement efforts for nutrition care.
• Delivers nutrition education to clients in classes or outpatient settings.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical nutrition therapy knowledge

Education

ACEND accredited program

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement

  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability

  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Clinic Dietitian preforms under minimal supervision providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to individuals and groups for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, prevention and well-being. The Clinical Dietitian assesses nutritional status and develops and implements a comprehensive nutrition care plan. Completes nutrition focused physical assessments to accurately diagnose malnutrition. Participates in the interdisciplinary team providing care coordination, education, and support during the discharge process. Provides nutritional counseling, education, and symptom management to clients in classes or individually in the outpatient setting.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Under minimal supervision provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to individuals and groups for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, prevention and well-being.
• Applies critical thinking to the nutrition care process of nutrition diagnosis, intervention monitor and evaluate the patient’s status and the effectiveness in creating a holistic plan of care that includes cultural diversity and special needs
• Provides specialized nutrition support under supervision
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, providing care coordination, education and support
• Participates in quality operating system (QOS) improvement efforts to improve nutrition care provided throughout the organization
• Provides nutrition education. Identifies formal and informal learning opportunities to provide appropriate nutrition education
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN/RD) or must be registration eligible. If registration eligible, must pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) national registration exam to achieve RDN status within six months of the date of hire and show proof of application for State of Wisconsin certification within 90 days of RDN/RD status. If registration eligible must have a bachelor’s degree (prior to 2024) or master’s degree from an ACEND accredited program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facility
• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Scheduled FTE:

0.5

Location:

Theda Clark Medical Plaza Suite 420 - Neenah,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

Worker Shift Details:

Days