Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Centers; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) to join their nutrition team. In this role, you will oversee the dietary needs of residents, develop and implement nutrition care plans, and provide valuable nutritional counseling. Your expertise will ensure that all nutritional requirements are met, enhancing the quality of life for residents. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the health care sector, working collaboratively with a team committed to excellence in resident care. If you are passionate about nutrition and dedicated to improving lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Dietetic Technician program required.
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop nutrition care plans.
• Advise residents on diet modifications and healthy eating habits.
• Perform quality inspections of meals served.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Dietary Planning

Quality Inspection

Communication Skills

Education

Degree from an accredited Dietetic Technician program

LTC experience

Job description

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Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) - Optalis Healthcare

Location: Columbus, OH

The Dietetic Technician is part of the nutrition team that oversees the nutritional and dietary needs of the residents within the facility. They assist in the development of dietary orders, nutritional supplementation, and counseling needs for resident care plans, in coordination with other team members. The Diet Tech ensures that nutritional requirements are incorporated into dining services production and operations, and provides overall planning, recommendations, documentation, and control of resident nutritional needs in the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop, implement, and document nutrition care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
2. Advise residents and their families on nutritional principles, intervention plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
3. Counsel individuals and groups on good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve quality of life.
4. Perform quality inspections of meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
5. Advise Food and Nutrition Services Manager on sanitation, safety procedures, budgeting, and planning to assist with food service facilities and nutrition programs.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Degree from an accredited Dietetic Technician program.
2. LTC experience is a plus.
3. Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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