Clinical Dietitian

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Rockford, IL is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert medical nutrition therapy and develop individualized care plans for patients.

You will assess nutritional status, implement interventions, and work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care and optimal outcomes. A Bachelor's degree and RD/LDN eligibility are required. Strong interpersonal and computer skills are essential as is the ability to document progress in medical records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft applications.
• Experience with patients in group or individual settings.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical billing.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and formulate nutrition care plans.
• Reassess and document ongoing nutritional progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

RD eligibility

LDN eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

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

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Basic Microsoft application proficiency
• Experience: Previous experience with patients in a group or individual setting
• Experience: 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.
• Licensure/ Certification: 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.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.