Dietician / Wellness Consultant

OhioHealth Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation is seeking a part-time Dietitian to assess nutrition needs for patients and employees, and to develop programs promoting healthy eating and disease prevention.

The role focuses on individual counseling, group classes, and collaboration with medical staff to support behavioral change and weight management. Day shifts at the Blom Administrative Campus are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics required.
• RD certification required (Registered Dietitian).
• OBDL licensure required in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year in individual nutrition counseling; experience leading group classes.
• Knowledge of behavioral science and self-management.
• Ability to calculate caloric intake, protein needs, BMI, etc.
• Proficient in word processing and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements nutrition programs based on identified needs from medical records and consultations.
• Provides individual nutrition counseling to patients and employees.
• Promotes behavioral change to support weight management and healthy eating.
• Participates in interdepartmental meetings and maintains knowledge of policies.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Behavioral science

Group classes

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure

RD - Registered Dietitian

Tools

Word processing

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

This is a part-time (20 hours/week), day shift position with Employer Services at the Blom Administrative Campus (BAC)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's Degree, Field of Study: Dietetics (Required)
• OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure (Required)
• RD - Registered Dietician with Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required)
• Years of experience: A minimum of one year in individual nutrition counseling and instruction; Experience leading group classes and practices related to exercise, nutrition, smoking and stress management. (Required)
• Knowledge of behavioral science and principles of behavioral change and self-management is required.
• Nutrition for weight, lipid, blood pressure and diabetes management.
• Able to calculate equations to determine calorie intake, protein needs, body mass index, etc. on selected individuals.
• Word processing and basic computer skills.

JOB SUMMARY

Assesses and identifies the risks, needs and problems related to healthy eating and nutrition; develops plans to meet those needs. Works primarily with patients, employees/employers, and community. Facilitates behavioral change to prevent disease or restore health, for individuals and groups, through education and counseling, skill development, promoting attitudes conducive to weight management, and eating a healthy diet.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 60% Develops and implements programs and/or program recommendations based on the identified individuals needs found through medical records, patient interview/observation, and discussion with medical staff. Remains current on research developments and other methods of practice and incorporates this into current programs and services. Acts as a nutrition resource to programs and services.
• 20% Facilitates prevention of disease and risk factor modification by providing information, promoting skill development and promoting attitudes to support positive change and maintenance. Provides individual nutrition counseling to individuals about abnormal nutrition.
• 10% Conducts individual consultation, screening sessions with individuals; assesses and analysis diet and data related to prevention and risk modification; assists the individual in identifying needs and goals; and assists them with developing a plan accordingly. Promotes self-monitoring and evaluates treatment plan and the individuals outcomes.
• 10% Participates in patient case management when needed as well as interdepartmental meetings. Maintains current knowledge of clinical/community dietetics by reading professional literature, attending educational programs, and maintaining knowledge of Grant/Riverside policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board, OHLP - Ohio Limited Permit - Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, RD - Registered Dietician - Commission on Dietetic Registration

Additional Job Description

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 20

Department: Corporate Fitness

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment