Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Therapy Center Marina Shores is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for outpatient services in Virginia Beach, VA. This full-time role requires comfort with a variety of diagnoses, including diabetes and renal diseases, and offers competitive salary with excellent benefits.

The position emphasizes dietary assessment, counseling, and care planning in the outpatient setting, with opportunities for community outreach and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a nutrition-related field or equivalent.
• RD credential must be obtained within 6 months of hire; candidates awaiting RD credentialing may apply with verification statements.
• BLS certification required at hire or within a reasonable period as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and nutritionally manage acute and chronic disease in outpatient settings.
• Provide individual and group dietary counseling as part of care plans.
• Incorporate culinary nutrition and community outreach into programming.
• Coordinate public education and scheduling to support patient needs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans based on assessments.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary counseling

Outpatient care

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job description

Overview

Sentara Therapy Center Marina Shores is hiring a Clinical Dietitian for Outpatient - Full Time. Seeking a Dietitian who is comfortable with a variety of diagnoses - diabetes, renal diseases, etc.

Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits!

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment and nutritional management of acute and chronic disease in the outpatient setting. May include individual and group counseling, culinary nutrition, community outreach, public education and scheduling. Develops and/or implements a comprehensive care plan based on assessment and evaluation of patient/caregiver needs.

Education

• Bachelor's Level Degree

Certification / Licensure

• BLS
• Registered Dietitian (RD) must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Verification statements required for those candidates awaiting RD credentialing. If Bachelor's Degree is in a major other than Dietetics, must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco‑free environment.