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PHOENIX FAMILY MEDICAL CARE PLLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A medical care facility in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy and education. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in outpatient care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, counseling patients, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Spanish speaking is highly preferred, and a flexible schedule is offered. Join a dedicated team focused on improving patient health!

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in outpatient nutrition care.
• Must complete an approved dietetic internship.
• Present proof of current CDR card.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical nutrition therapy to meet patient goals.
• Conducting nutrition assessments and evaluations.
• Counseling and educating patients and families.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Knowledge of menu planning

Counseling and educational training

Ability to troubleshoot problems

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or public health

Registered Dietitian certification

Job description

Job Description

SPANISH SPEAKING IS HIGHLY PREFERRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care to meet patient goals
• Performing nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for patients
• Counseling and providing education to patients and families, as well as the behavioral goals to meet recommendations. Refer to community resources as needed.
• Developing educational materials and tools
• Maintaining credentials and continuing education through ADA

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or public health and significant (1+ years) experience and training in outpatient nutrition care.
• Successful completion of a dietetic internship approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association).
• Must be able to present proof of current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) card.

Skills and Abilities

• SPANISH SPEAKING PREFERRED.
• Knowledge of menu planning and the conversion of nutrient recommendations into food and menus.
• Counseling and educational training for individual and group work.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with special needs, such as seniors, families, low-income patients, clinical conditions, and associated co-morbidities.
• Maintenance of effective relationships with other health care professionals, when sharing patients
• Strong written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with patient interests and health in mind.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Job Type: Part-time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Work Location: In person
• Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialties

• Dietetics
• Geriatrics

License/Certification

• Registered Dietitian (Required)