Bariatric Outpatient Dietitian — Nutrition Counseling

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Descripción de la vacante

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) seeks a Registered Dietitian to join the Bariatric Services team. You will provide nutrition counseling, education, and ongoing support for patients pursuing medical weight loss and post-surgical care.

This role involves developing individualized nutrition plans, guiding diet progression, and collaborating with surgeons and interdisciplinary staff to promote lasting healthy lifestyle changes. A compassionate, evidence-based approach is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field.
• RD/RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum one year of clinical dietitian experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individualized nutrition assessments and medical nutrition therapy
• Educate patients and families on pre- and post-bariatric surgery nutrition guidelines
• Guide patients through post-operative diet progression and lifestyle modifications
• Recommend vitamin and protein supplementation based on ASMBS guidelines
• Collaborate with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in cooking classes, bariatric support groups, community education, and program initiatives
• Utilize evidence-based practice to support optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient education records.

Conocimientos

BLS certification

ASMBS interest

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential

Licensed Dietitian in Georgia

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) seeks a Registered Dietitian to join the Bariatric Services team. You will provide nutrition counseling, education, and ongoing support for patients pursuing medical weight loss and post-surgical care.

This role involves developing individualized nutrition plans, guiding diet progression, and collaborating with surgeons and interdisciplinary staff to promote lasting healthy lifestyle changes. A compassionate, evidence-based approach is essential.