Inpatient RD Specialist Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Dammeron Valley (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in specialized populations with a moderate degree of autonomy and expert-based competencies.

The role may be filled as Registered Dietitian Clinical or Specialist based on qualifications, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and full-time schedule. 40 hrs/week, rotating weekends/holidays, in Utah.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible. If hired in registration eligible status, must pass exam within 6 months of hire.
• For graduation after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a master’s degree by an accredited university. Education is verified.
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Dietetics program or equivalent.
• State licensure/certification per primary state of practice; if required, obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions or populations.
• Uses the Nutrition Care Process to deliver complex nutrition care with supportive guidance.
• Applies advanced counseling to influence behavior change.
• Uses nutrition technology to estimate needs and goals (e.g., indirect calorimetry, software, glucometers).
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, interns, and diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes and updates care practices.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum, including durable medical equipment order writing.
• RD nutritionist order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Related Technology Proficien

Research Study Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Registered Dietitian credentials

Master’s degree requirement

ACEND accredited program

State licensure/certification

Job description

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in specialized populations with a moderate degree of autonomy and expert-based competencies.

The role may be filled as Registered Dietitian Clinical or Specialist based on qualifications, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and full-time schedule. 40 hrs/week, rotating weekends/holidays, in Utah.