Clinical Dietitian

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is hiring staff dietitians to deliver individualized nutritional care to patients and families, and to educate staff and students as part of the Clinical Nutrition team.

Staff Dietitians screen, assess, develop care plans, provide ongoing nutrition interventions, and supervise dietetic technicians while serving as a key link among patient care units, staff, and the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition is required.
• Registered or eligible for registration and Ohio license within 180 days of hire.
• No prior experience required; 0 years minimum, 0-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care to patients, including screening and assessment.
• Develop care plans and deliver nutrition interventions and education.
• Counsel patients and offer diet education in line with policy.
• Oversee care provided by dietetic technicians and liaison with units and staff.
• Assist with outreach activities and program planning to meet patient needs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Registered or Registration Eligible

Licensed (State of Ohio) dietitian within 180 days of hire

Job description

Scope of Position

The Clinical Nutrition area provides nutritional care and/or education to OSUWMC and James patients and their family, staff, students and the community dietitians. Nutritional care is individualized and based on the nutritional requirements of the patient.

Position Summary

Staff Dietitians are responsible for providing nutritional care to patients which may include screening, nutrition assessment and care plan development, ongoing nutrition intervention, nutrition counseling and diet education according to department and medical center policies and procedures. Dietitians oversee the care provided by dietetic technicians and serve as the primary link between the patient care units, the staff and patients and the Department. Staff Dietitians organize their work and set priorities to plan programs to meet the priority nutrition and customer service needs of the patient population they serve. Staff Dietitians are responsible for developing outreach activities and selected program planning.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition. Registered or Registration Eligible, licensed (State of Ohio) dietitian within 180 days of hire. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.