Clinical Dietitian PRN - PE Surgery - Bariatrics - USA Health Physicians Group

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama seeks a registered dietitian to develop and deliver nutrition education, coaching, and clinical care within outpatient services. You will document assessments, support bariatric and weight-management programs, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics and active Alabama licensure with the CDR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree major course work in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management from an accredited institution (Required)
• Registry with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the state of Alabama as a dietitian (Upon Hire) (Required)
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and conducting educational programs for staff, patients, and families, in collaboration with physicians and advanced practitioners
• Provide outpatient education and motivational health coaching on topics including weight loss, diet on GLP-1s, and bariatric surgery
• Document assessments, interventions, and plans with approved forms and policies
• Monitor and follow up on patient responses, adjusting care plans in collaboration with providers
• Enter outcome data and assist in evaluating program effectiveness through quality improvement
• Develop collaborative relations with providers, staff, and community health care agencies to support quality care
• Thoroughly document sessions and bill for services according to policies
• Maintain professional growth through seminars and ongoing education
• Complete mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards
• Maintain regular attendance and schedule adherence
• Related duties as assigned

Skills

multidisciplinary teamwork

effective communication

time management

counsel and educate

clinical nutrition

Gastroenterology knowledge

nutrition support

EMR

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics/food systems management

CDR registration and Alabama dietitian licensure

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and conducting educational programs, including policies and procedures for staff, patients, and families/caregivers that meet standards of care and health education guidelines, in collaboration physicians and advanced practitioners
• Provide outpatient education and motivational health coaching to patients individually and in group sessions as needed or as directed on topics including but not limited to:
  • Weight loss
  • Diet management on GLP-1s
  • Pre and post Bariatric Surgery
• Document assessments, interventions, and plans with approved forms and policies.
• Provide and maintain ongoing patient assessment and follow-up for patients/families which may include: monitoring/evaluating short- and long-term patient responses to therapeutic interventions in collaboration with Providers, making recommendations to Provider, and initiating adjustments in the plan of care as required.
• Enter outcome data for patients seen individually and on follow-up according to policy; assist in evaluating effectiveness of services through continuous quality improvement measures.
• Develop collaborative relations with Providers, clinical and office staff, other departments, services, and community health care agencies to facilitate and support quality care.
• Thoroughly document session and enter charge for service according to policies.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree major course work in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management from an accredited institution Required
• Registry with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the state of Alabama as a dietitian Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with various members of multidisciplinary teams and other employees throughout the organization. HighAbility to work with various members of multidisciplinary teams and other employees throughout the organization. High
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to patients and families, medical staff, and physicians. HighAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to patients and families, medical staff, and physicians. High
• Ability to function independently and demonstrate effective time management. HighAbility to function independently and demonstrate effective time management. High
• Ability to counsel and educate others. HighAbility to counsel and educate others. High
• General knowledge of Word, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, EMR. MediumGeneral knowledge of Word, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, EMR. Medium
• Strong clinical nutrition knowledge in complex areas of nutrition, gastroenterology, obesity and nutrition support. HighStrong clinical nutrition knowledge in complex areas of nutrition, gastroenterology, obesity and nutrition support. High