Outpatient Dietitian: Nutrition Counseling & Care

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical insurance

403(b) match plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking an Outpatient Dietitian to provide nutrition services in an outpatient setting, assessing ambulatory patients, creating individualized nutrition plans, and counseling individuals, families, and groups. Collaboration with physicians and care teams ensures continuity of care in the community.

Responsibilities include educating patients, maintaining professional competency, and documenting care in the medical record, while staying current with nutrition research and best

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from SC-eligible path.
• Registered Dietitian with SC license (or eligible with documentation).
• Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults required within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care and counseling to outpatient clients.
• Collaborate with health care teams to coordinate care.
• Document nutritional care in the medical record.
• Maintain professional competency with ongoing education.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Job description

Lexington Health is seeking an Outpatient Dietitian to provide nutrition services in an outpatient setting, assessing ambulatory patients, creating individualized nutrition plans, and counseling individuals, families, and groups. Collaboration with physicians and care teams ensures continuity of care in the community.

Responsibilities include educating patients, maintaining professional competency, and documenting care in the medical record, while staying current with nutrition research and best