Part-Time Clinical Dietitian — Medical Nutrition Therapy

Northwestern Medicine group; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Dietitian to collaborate with health care teams to provide medical nutrition therapy and assess nutrition needs according to patient age and disease. The role develops and monitors nutrition plans, educates patients and families, and supports continuous improvement across care settings.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in nutrition, RD credentials, Illinois licensure, and strong instructional skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Academy on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian within the State of Illinois.
• Maintains dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Good instructional and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for all assigned patients.
• Fosters continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and family members on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals.
• Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned. Participates in performance improvement.
• Mentors Diet Clerks and other support personnel.
• Actively assesses, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency related to the competencies outlined in the position description.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Good instructional and communication

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics

Registered Dietitian credential (CDR)

Licensed Dietitian in Illinois

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Dietitian to collaborate with health care teams to provide medical nutrition therapy and assess nutrition needs according to patient age and disease. The role develops and monitors nutrition plans, educates patients and families, and supports continuous improvement across care settings.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in nutrition, RD credentials, Illinois licensure, and strong instructional skills.