Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Patient Education

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior is seeking a registered dietitian to formulate and implement nutrition therapy for assigned patients in Memphis, TN. You will coordinate nutritional care with medical and surgical teams and educate patients and caregivers on obesity and diabetes management while modeling MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Key duties include applying the Nutrition Care Process, implementing care plans, counseling patients, and contributing to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics required
• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition required
• Master's Degree in Dietetics preferred
• Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides the Nutrition Care Process.
• Implements plan of care and works collaboratively.
• Counsels, educates, and communicates with patients and caregivers appropriately.
• Demonstrates professional development and leadership.
• Demonstrates performance measurement and quality improvement.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Dietetic counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professional development

Quality improvement

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree Dietetics

Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition

Master's Degree Dietetics

Master's Degree Food and Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior is seeking a registered dietitian to formulate and implement nutrition therapy for assigned patients in Memphis, TN. You will coordinate nutritional care with medical and surgical teams and educate patients and caregivers on obesity and diabetes management while modeling MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Key duties include applying the Nutrition Care Process, implementing care plans, counseling patients, and contributing to quality improvement.