Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy

Lindner Center of HOPE; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Flexible spending and Health Savings

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employer 401(k) plan

Complimentary gym membership

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Lindner Center of Hope, located in Mason, OH, is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for a full-time role to design, coordinate, and implement nutritional care and education for patients in line with established standards of care.

The role emphasizes medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. A bachelor’s degree and Ohio RD licensure are required, with ongoing RD maintenance supported by the center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences.
• Licensed as a Registered Dietitian by the State of Ohio
• Certified as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner Center of HOPE mission, vision and values.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for the spectrum of populations admitted to LCOH.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized nutrition services aligned with Health at Every Size.
• Provides individual medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient’s medical goals.
• Evaluates, interprets, monitors and documents the nutritional status and nutritional needs of hospitalized patients and out-patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Identifies and provides age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural and spiritual needs of the patients and their families.
• Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and for standards of palatability and appearance.
• Directs the calculation and documentation of calorie counts/enteral intake.
• Communicates nutrition needs and care issues to other health care providers via documentation in patient’s electronic medical record and via participation in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
• Develops, reviews, updates and implements educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals.
• Functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains registered dietitian (RD) status including continuing professional education.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Food/Nutrition Services; this may include assistance in the kitchen as time and needs dictate.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutrition counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Health at Every Size

Education

Bachelor’s in Nutrition

Ohio Registered Dietitian License

Registered Dietitian Certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

The Lindner Center of Hope, located in Mason, OH, is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for a full-time role to design, coordinate, and implement nutritional care and education for patients in line with established standards of care.

The role emphasizes medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. A bachelor’s degree and Ohio RD licensure are required, with ongoing RD maintenance supported by the center.