Part-Time Clinical Dietitian — Elevate Patient Nutrition

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 79.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian in Chicago, IL. The role involves developing therapeutic diet plans, meeting with patients, and coordinating nutrition care as part of a collaborative health care team.

The position requires a registered dietitian or eligibility for registration, with about one month of on-the-job training. 20 hours per week with a competitive benefits offering in a leading rehabilitation context.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association or be eligible for registration.
• Requires approximately one month of on-the-job experience to gain knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Requires analytical skills to interpret physician orders, assess patient condition, plan diet, and evaluate responses.
• Requires interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, staff, and medical team.
• Ability to interpret, evaluate, and utilize current research to provide quality nutritional care.
• Demonstrated competency in growth and development across age groups as described by policies.

Aufgaben

• Assess and evaluate patients' nutritional needs based on physician orders and clinical data to plan and implement dietary programs.
• Instruct patients and families on diet therapy to be used.
• Coordinate nutritional care provided by Patient Dining Assistants.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and monitor conformance to standards.
• Establish and implement department policies and procedures aligning clinical services with production timelines.
• Serve as liaison between patient units, kitchen, and diet office as needed.
• Provide nutrition education and training for hospital staff, dietetic students, and community.
• Review menus for accuracy and nutrition when needed.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Nutrition knowledge

Ausbildung

Registered Dietitian (ADA)

Jobbeschreibung

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian in Chicago, IL. The role involves developing therapeutic diet plans, meeting with patients, and coordinating nutrition care as part of a collaborative health care team.

The position requires a registered dietitian or eligibility for registration, with about one month of on-the-job training. 20 hours per week with a competitive benefits offering in a leading rehabilitation context.