Clinical Dietitian Lead - Mother and Infant Care - PT Days

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System is seeking a clinical dietitian to assess and monitor patients' nutritional status, providing guidance on prescribed diets while considering individual backgrounds. With a focus on care in various settings, this role requires strong qualifications including a Master's in Nutrition and relevant licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a clinical dietitian.
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification or within one year of hire.
• Certifications in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the nutritional status of patients.
• Counsel and instruct patients and families on prescribed diets.
• Adapt standard diets to cultural and individual preferences.

Skills

Assessment of nutritional status

Counseling patients

Adaptability to dietary needs

Education

Masters of Science in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian Certification

Licensure by Georgia's State Board

Job description

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!

SUMMARY

Able to assess and monitor the nutritional status of patients as it relates to disease state including patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition. They will be proficient in counseling and instructing patients and their families according to their prescribed diet. Must be able to adapt standard diets to individual physical, cultural, socioeconomic conditions and religious preferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters of Science in Nutrition or related field from an accredited institution
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed by Georgia's State Board of Licensed Dietitians Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care inpatient setting, long term care facility, long term acute care facility, rehabilitation facility, and/or outpatient nutrition program
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators or Certified as a Diabetes Educator within one (1) year of hire.
• Certifications in specialty area Preferred

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