Dietitian

Southcoast-Health-System-; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

SouthCoast Health is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian to assess adult and pediatric patients and tailor nutritional counseling. You will develop nutrition care plans and collaborate with patients, families, and providers to implement diet recommendations in home settings.

The role emphasizes education, cultural sensitivity, and coordination with clinical teams. A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics is preferred, with Georgia license and CPR/BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or equivalent preferred.
• Diabetic Educator Certification strongly preferred.
• Valid Georgia license and CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals and groups on nutrition and monitor to improve quality of life.
• Assess nutritional needs and develop dietary-care plans with counseling.
• Advise on dietary plans, modifications, and food selection.
• Consult with physicians to determine nutritional needs and restrictions.
• Organize and prepare special meals (low-fat, low-cholesterol).
• Develop teaching materials and curricula for nutrition education.
• Make policy recommendations on nutrition labeling and standards.
• Coordinate with food procurement following health and safety codes.
• Plan and conduct dietetics training for students and staff.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Diet planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Diabetic Educator Certification (preferred)

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

SouthCoast Health Is Looking For A Full Time Registered Dietitian

Responsible for accessing adult and/or pediatric patients care to determine appropriate nutritional counseling. Develops nutritional care plans and outlines goals with patient and his/her family based on existing nutritional standards of care. Implements nutritional interventions based on knowledge of disease state, normal and therapeutic nutrition as well as incorporate cultural and spiritual values and resources. Collaborates with Providers and Clinic Manager on the implementation of nutrition care principles. Prepares the family to carry out the nutrition regime in the home setting. Collaborates with internal and external resources to support the nutrition care plan nutrition when performing nutritional assessments.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provides nutritional counseling.
• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
• Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals such as low-fat, low-cholesterol and chemical-free meals.
• Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
• Make recommendations regarding policies, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, and nutrition standards.
• Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes.
• Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel and the general public

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred and or a minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training. Diabetic Educator Certification strongly preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must maintain active license through Georgia Board. CPR/BLS Certification.

BENEFITS :

• Competitive salary, health, HSA,/FSA, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance.
• 401K with employer contribution, PTO and holidays.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance (i.e. critical illness, hospital, short term disability, life, etc.).

EOE, DFW, MFDV