Clinical Dietitian

OSF HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join a collaborative care team in providing medical nutrition therapy. You will assess nutritional status, develop and implement care plans, and monitor progress within a patient-centered approach.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will reassess care needs, document progress, and educate patients and families to support nutrition goals. Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field.
• Basic Microsoft applications proficiency.
• Experience with patients in a group or individual setting.
• Credentialed Registered Dietitian (RD) or eligible; must become registered within 6 months.
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) or must become licensed within 1 year.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and develop nutrition care plans.
• Implement nutrition care plans and monitor progress.
• Reassess for changes and document progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.
• Support patients and families in achieving nutrition goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Nutrition care planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Clinical Dietitian is an expert in human nutrition and medical nutrition therapy. The Clinical Dietitian assesses nutritional status of patients based on their individualized needs and goals and develops and implements corresponding nutrition care plans. The role of the Clinical Dietitian is to evaluate current nutrition status, formulate interventions, reassess for changes and record ongoing nutritional progress. The Clinical Dietitian is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, and helping patients and their support system to ensure patient-centered care is achieved.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

Basic Microsoft application proficiency

Previous experience with patients in a group or individual setting

Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medical billing

Licensure/ Certification:

Credentialed Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian eligible through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or must become registered within 6 months of hire.

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) through the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or must become licensed within 1 year of hire.

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.