Registered Clinical Dietitian

Baptist Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Health Group is seeking a Registered Clinical Dietitian to integrate educator, clinician, consultant roles within the weight management program. You will provide educational programs and consultations to promote optimal weight management and patient outcomes.

You will conduct biometric assessments, lead coaching sessions, and use motivational interviewing. You will assist in data reporting and support related programs such as Healthy & Active Youth and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree.
• Registered as a Registered Dietitian in the state of Arkansas.
• Ability to teach and present in front of groups of patients and family members.
• Occasionally present at community events.

Responsibilities

• Promote weight management through education and clinical practice.
• Perform biometric assessments (height, weight, body fat, BMR).
• Lead weekly coaching sessions and assist in data/outcomes reporting.
• Assist in leading programing for Healthy & Active Youth, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and DSMP.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Public speaking

Teaching / group instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registered Dietitian (RD) in Arkansas

Job description

Registered Clinical Dietitian

Job ID: 65097

Arkansas Health Group

Professional

Full Time

Job Details

Department: BH Transplant-Heart

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 8am - 430pm

Summary:
Registered Dietitian who integrates his/her expertise as educator, clinician, consultant, and role model with the intent of promoting a multi-disciplinary approach to weight management. Provides educational programs, and consultations necessary to ensure the goal of optimal weight management, affecting outcomes and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Use motivational interviewing practices. Able to assess, develop, and implement program standards of the Weight Loss Program. Able to complete biometric assessments including: height, weight, body fat, BMR. Performs consultations, orientations, and weekly coaching sessions. Generates positive attitude and enthusiasm among employees and participants. Able to assist with data and outcomes reporting. Assist in other areas as needed(Healthy & Active Youth Program, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and DSMP). Assists in leading programing.

Other information:
Minimum of Bachelors Degree. Registered as a Registered Dietitian in the state of Arkansas. Must have the ability to work well with people, including patients, family members and co-workers. Must have the ability to teach and present in front of groups of patients and family members. Will be asked occasionally to present at community events.

This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.