Outpatient Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Education

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and over 12,000 team members dedicated to patient-centered care.

The Registered Dietitian collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, evidence-based nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients, following professional guidelines and maintaining clinical competency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Master’s Degree in nutrition/dietetics, public health, or education is preferred.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or eligible for registration and registered within 90 days of start is required.
• Licensure by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians is required.
• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a critical care setting is preferred.
• One year of experience in community and/or outpatient nutrition therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process.
• Conducts nutrition-focused assessment and monitoring.
• Interacts with patients and families and health professionals.
• Precepts and supervises nutrition students/interns as applicable.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education.

Skills

Nutrition therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Communication with patients

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Licensure by Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians

Job description

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and over 12,000 team members dedicated to patient-centered care.

The Registered Dietitian collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, evidence-based nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients, following professional guidelines and maintaining clinical competency.