Clinical Dietitian

Davita Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Dietitian to manage nutritional assessments and care plans at their facility in Virginia Beach. This role involves both individual and group counseling, community outreach, and collaboration with healthcare providers. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree and pursue RD certification, with various benefits including tuition assistance and health plans offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Up to $10,000 reimbursement for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance: $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down: $10,000

Emergency Backup Care

Life Insurance

Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential must be obtained within 6 months.
• ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics required if degree is not in Dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment and nutritional management of acute and chronic diseases.
• Develops and implements comprehensive care plans based on patient assessments.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions.

Skills

Nutritional management

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Public education

Culinary nutrition

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

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

Shift:

First Shift: earliest 7 a.m., latest 6:30 p.m.

Schedule options include Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday.

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for assessment and nutritional management of acute and chronic diseases in an outpatient setting. Duties include individual and group counseling, culinary nutrition, community outreach, public education, and scheduling. Develops and implements comprehensive care plans based on patient/caregiver assessments.

Includes nutrition assessment of various disease states, serving as a Sentara representative at health fairs, media outreach, and community presentations. Collaborates with healthcare providers for referrals, diagnostic data, rounds, and patient care meetings.

Certification/Licensure

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential must be obtained within 6 months of hire; verification statements needed if awaiting credentialing.
• If Bachelor's Degree is in a field other than Dietetics, completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics is required.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience

• No experience required.
• Experience in orthopedic physical therapy or nutrition for diabetes preferred.

Keywords: Talroo - allied health, Dietitian, ACEND, Dietetics.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Up to $10,000 reimbursement for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down: $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance, Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus based on system and employee eligibility.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities it serves.

This is a tobacco-free environment supporting the mission to "improve health every day."

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