Clinical Dietitian

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Clinical Dietician to manage nutritional assessments and counseling for patients at the Therapy Center in Virginia Beach. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals and participating in community outreach to promote nutrition awareness. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and the necessary certifications to support patient care effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree REQUIRED.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment and nutritional management of patients.
• Individual and group counseling, community presentations.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for patient care.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Community outreach

Education

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Clinical Dietician for Sentara Therapy Center, in Virginia Beach.

Shift:

First Shift: earliest shift 7a, latest shift end 630p.

Schedule can be either Monday-Friday, or Tuesday-Saturday

Overview

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for the assessment and nutritional management of acute and chronic disease in the outpatient setting. May include individual and group counseling, culinary nutrition, community outreach, public education and scheduling. Develops and/or implements a comprehensive care plan based on assessment and evaluation of patient/caregiver needs.

Nutrition assessment of a wide variety of acute and chronic disease states, individual and group counseling, culinary nutrition. Serves as a Sentara representative for health fairs, media outreach, and community presentations. Communicates and collaborates with providers and other members of the healthcare team for referrals, clinical diagnostic data, weekly rounds and any other patient care meetings as needed.

Certification/Licensure

• BLS is required to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Verification statements required for those candidates awaiting RD credentialing.
• If Bachelor's Degree is in major other than Dietetics, must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.

Education:
Bachelors Degree REQUIRED

Experience

• No experience required

• Clinic is primarily Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Nutrition for diabetes experience or physical therapy experience preferred.

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