Dietician

Healthlinc; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthlinc in Indiana is seeking a licensed Dietitian to guide patients through personalized nutrition plans and education on chronic conditions. The role emphasizes collaborating with nurse practitioners, physicians, and clinicians to close gaps in care.

You will assess lifestyle factors, track progress, and adapt meal plans while ensuring patient confidentiality and compliance with state licensure and CDR standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or related field.
• Indiana licensure in good standing.
• CDR Registration as a Registered Dietitian.
• 1–3 years of Dietitian experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on health goals and dietary needs.
• Evaluate lifestyle and health needs to inform plans.
• Develop customized nutrition plans for chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and support staff.
• Document progress and coordinate care with providers.

Skills

Customer service

Compassion

Decision making

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

CDR Registered Dietitian

Indiana licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR

Online resources

Job description

As a Dietician, you will be responsible for facilitating the dietary needs of patients and providing education on the nutritional aspects of various chronic conditions. You will analyze the patients physical conditions and other health concerns and create a nutrition plan that meets their individual needs and dietary preferences. The Dietician will work collaboratively with our nurse practitioners, physicians, clinical support staff, other healthcare providers and external agencies. The dietician will be responsible for communicating with patients, guardians, and family members who may have chronic health conditions or health and wellness related questions to close gaps in care and to improve overall health and well-being.This Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Educate patients about their health goals and dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions.Evaluate patient lifestyle, nutritional and health needs.Advise patients on setting specific nutrition goals.Organizing patient care based on findings of initial assessment.Provide patients nutritional education to improve their health.Develops custom nutrition curriculum to enhance the knowledge of patient populations with a focus on those with chronic conditions.Collaboration with external agencies to promote external educational and nutritional programs to benefit patient populations.Offer counseling and suggest positive alterations in nutrition to address clients dietary restrictions.Work with marketing to promote educational programs that address the effects of nutrition on health and fitness through social media.Maintains professional registration and stay up to date on current thought and research in nutrition as well as disease prevention and health maintenance.Participate in quality improvement programs and activities in conjunction with CMO and quality team.Assist in the development and implementation of the health centers nutrition care policies, protocols, and standards.Monitor, track and adjust meal plans.Present facts about diet and nutrition during community events and speaking engagements.Coordinate with healthcare providers to discuss plan of care and collaborate on nutritional needs focusing on chronic condition goals.Compile information and track client progress towards their health goals.Documenting services in EHROrder food and assist with packaging healthy meals for patients.Meets with patients to discuss goals and evaluate patient progress.Always maintain the confidentiality of any patient or employee medical, financial, or other personal information, records and data to which there is access.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education/TrainingBachelors degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related fieldSuccessfully pass the CDR Registration Examination for Registered DieticiansIndiana Licensure in good standingExperienceAt least 1-3 years of experience as a Dietician preferred, but not requiredSkills/Job RequirementStrong customer service skillsCompassion in helping others develop better eating habits.Great decision-making skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsProven ability to work well in a team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to remain flexible and adaptableTransportation and valid drivers licenseTechnology SkillsOperate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)DIRECT SUPERVISION:N/AREQUIRED TRAINING:All assigned Relias trainings