Clinical Dietitian — Inpatient & Outpatient Care

MaineHealth; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Lincoln Hospital, part of MaineHealth, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to join the Wellness & Rehabilitation Department where nutrition care is fully integrated into a multidisciplinary approach to patient wellness and recovery.

You will work closely with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and diabetes education professionals to deliver patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
• Current applicable state license as a Dietitian required; Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred; RD experience in acute care/inpatient or outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide inpatient nutrition consultations and interventions.
• Deliver outpatient medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and diabetes educators to optimize outcomes.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Inpatient/outpatient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Lincoln Hospital, part of MaineHealth, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to join the Wellness & Rehabilitation Department where nutrition care is fully integrated into a multidisciplinary approach to patient wellness and recovery.

You will work closely with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and diabetes education professionals to deliver patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.