Clinical Dietitian - Endocrine & Diabetes Care

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2500

Job summary

Intermountain Health in St. George, Utah is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in endocrine and diabetes clinic settings with moderate autonomy under supervision of senior dietitians.

The role includes applying the Nutrition Care Process, utilizing nutrition technology, and mentoring interns and new grads. A master’s degree is preferred for certain tracks, licensure required, and a sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible.
• If hired in registration eligible status, must pass the RD credentialing exam within 6 months of hire.
• For registration eligible graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a master’s degree by an accredited university.
• Education is verified and completion of ACEND accredited program.
• State licensure or certification as required by primary state of practice, within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions or populations.
• Uses Nutrition Care Process to deliver complex nutrition care with moderate autonomy and guidance from senior dietitians.
• Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Uses nutrition technology to estimate needs and nutrition goals (e.g., indirect calorimetry, software, glucometers).
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, dietetic interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes.
• Implements evidence-based care with interdisciplinary team and updates care practices.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including durable medical equipment order writing.
• RD order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Related Technology Proximity

Research Study Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Registered Dietitian credentials (CDR)

ACEND accredited program

Master's degree requirement

State licensure or certification

Clinical dietetics experience

Job description

Intermountain Health in St. George, Utah is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in endocrine and diabetes clinic settings with moderate autonomy under supervision of senior dietitians.

The role includes applying the Nutrition Care Process, utilizing nutrition technology, and mentoring interns and new grads. A master’s degree is preferred for certain tracks, licensure required, and a sign-on bonus is offered.