Clinical Dietitian Specialist — Endocrine & Diabetes

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian Specialist to support the St. George Endocrine and Diabetes Clinic. The role offers a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) in a dedicated clinic setting with a sign-on bonus of $2500.

The candidate may be hired as a Clinical Dietitian or Clinical Specialist based on qualifications and experience. The position emphasizes Medical Nutrition Therapy across specialty populations, with opportunities to mentor staff and apply evidence-based practices

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible.
• If hired in registration eligible status, must pass the RD credentialing exam within 6 months of hire.
• For registration eligible graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a master’s degree by an accredited university.
• Education is verified.
• Completion of an ACEND accredited program (Dietetics, Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level program).
• State licensure or certification as required by primary state of practice, within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in clinical dietetics, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions or populations.
• Uses the Nutrition Care Process with moderate autonomy and guidance from advanced practice dietitians.
• Employs advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Uses nutrition technology to estimate needs and goals (e.g., indirect calorimetry, nutrient analysis software, glucometers).
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, dietetic interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes.
• Implements evidence-based care with the interdisciplinary team and updates care practices.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including durable medical equipment order writing.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Related Technology Proficency

Research Study Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Master’s degree in nutrition or related field

ACEND accredited Dietetics program

RD credentialing exam within 6 months

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian Specialist to support the St. George Endocrine and Diabetes Clinic. The role offers a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) in a dedicated clinic setting with a sign-on bonus of $2500.

The candidate may be hired as a Clinical Dietitian or Clinical Specialist based on qualifications and experience. The position emphasizes Medical Nutrition Therapy across specialty populations, with opportunities to mentor staff and apply evidence-based practices