Clinical Dietitian - Bariatrics

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital in Akron, OH, seeks a Registered Dietitian to deliver individualized medical nutrition therapy and counseling to patients, develop care plans, and document progress within an integrated care team. The role requires a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics, LD and RD credentials, and at least one year of clinical nutrition experience; internship completion is acceptable.

Typical hours are 8:00am–4:30pm or 7:30am–4:00pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.
• Current licensure as Licensed Dietitian (LD).
• Active certification as Registered Dietitian (RD).
• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in Clinical Nutrition.
• OR successful completion of CCF Dietetic Internship Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education and counseling to patients.
• Implement nutritional care plans, communicate plans, establish a follow-up system and maintain documentation.
• Write changes for diet orders, initiate nutrient intake assessments, assess patients for nutritional deficiencies, evaluate fluids and electrolytes and review laboratory and clinical progress notes.
• Inform physicians of patient nutritional status and need for diet changes.
• Create and revise education materials, participate in program development and develop, implement and market services.
• Support the dietetic internship program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Documentation

Dietary planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field

Licensed Dietitian (LD) licensure

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

One year of experience as RD in Clinical Nutrition

CCF Dietetic Internship Program completion

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years.

Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals.

We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

People seek guidance from a Registered Dietitian (RD) for many reasons, whether to maximize wellness, learn healthier eating habits or decrease the risk of chronic diseases.

Using your knowledge and education, you will develop personalized treatment plans for patients according to their medical histories, individual needs and goals.

This role is integral to our comprehensive model of care, encompassing every aspect of wellness and health.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 4:30pm or 7:30am to 4:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education and counseling to patients.
• Implement nutritional care plans, communicate plans, establish a follow-up system and maintain documentation.
• Write changes for diet orders, initiate nutrient intake assessments, assess patients for nutritional deficiencies, evaluate fluids and electrolytes and review laboratory and clinical progress notes.
• Inform physicians of patient nutritional status and need for diet changes.
• Create and revise education materials, participate in program development and develop, implement and market services.
• Support the dietetic internship program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field
• Current licensure as a Licensed Dietitian (LD)
• Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in Clinical Nutrition
• OR successful completion of CCF Dietetic Internship Program

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer entry.
• Must have physical ability to measure and weigh patients.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $52,270.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $79,727.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).