Come and join our team of professional dietitians working in Private Practice. We offer a warm, friendly, and highly skilled work environment, along with extensive training and support, to promote professional development and ensure the highest level of patient care.
Job Purpose:
- The dietitian/nutritionist will provide comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition care services to patients of the practice. The clinical outpatient dietitian/nutritionist will competently conduct assessments, develop care plans utilizing the nutrition care process, monitor ongoing medical conditions, and provide nutrition education and counseling. The clinical dietitian/nutritionist will provide appropriate nutrition services to individual patients and their families, while maintaining awareness of behavior change models. Additionally, the dietitian/nutritionist will collaborate with team members to ensure ongoing program development and identify the educational and nutritional needs of patients with medically related conditions.
Education and Experience
- Credentialed in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Experience in one-on-one patient counseling required
- Experience working in an outpatient setting and/or with wellness coaching.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods of medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease risk reduction
- Knowledge of behavioral change theories such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Superior leadership, organization, research, evaluation, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in the use of body composition assessment tools, electronic scales, and in the use of computer software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various means, including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops, and conferences
- Multi-tasking skills related to delivering efficient nutritional care, including the ability to share information effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to gain knowledge of the goals and structure of the practice, including its policies and procedures, and the programs it provides
- Previous experience with nutritional analysis software is valuable, but not essential.
- You'll need to have previous experience with electronic health records.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Professionally represent the practice at all times
Language Skills:
- Ability to communicate well in writing and in person. Ability to read and interpret common medical, billing, and business terminology. Excellent interpersonal skills