IDD Care Dietitian — Part-Time, In-Person Role

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University, in Macon, GA, is seeking a Dietitian for the Mercer Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Care clinic. The Dietitian will provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and ongoing nutrition support for adults with IDD.

Responsibilities include identifying nutrition concerns, developing individualized interventions, educating patients and caregivers, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, effective nutrition care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field is required.
• Current RDN/RD credential through CDR.
• Current Georgia LD license issued by the Georgia Board.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling.
• Ability to develop and implement nutrition care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, counseling, education, and care planning for adults with IDD.
• Identify nutrition-related concerns and develop individualized interventions.
• Educate patients and caregivers; collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Care planning

Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or related field

Job description

Mercer University, in Macon, GA, is seeking a Dietitian for the Mercer Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Care clinic. The Dietitian will provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and ongoing nutrition support for adults with IDD.

Responsibilities include identifying nutrition concerns, developing individualized interventions, educating patients and caregivers, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, effective nutrition care.