Registered Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy at Expert Level

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy within a multidisciplinary team. You will apply the Nutrition Care Process, utilize advanced counseling techniques, and mentor newer staff while supporting evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes nutrition-focused assessments, integration with interdisciplinary care, and duties across the care continuum. A master’s degree and RD licensure are required by policy.

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• For graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a master’s degree is required by an accredited university.
• Education is verified by the employer.
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level program.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions or populations.
• Uses Nutrition Care Process for complex care with guidance from advanced practice dietitians.
• Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Uses nutrition technology for estimating needs and goals (e.g., indirect calorimetry, software, glucometers).
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, nutrition interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes.
• Implements evidence-based care with interdisciplinary team and updates care practices.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including DME order writing.
• RD order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Tech Proficiency

Research Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Master’s degree (by 2024)

ACEND accredited program

Didactic Program in Dietetics/DI/CP

State licensure/certification

Job description

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy within a multidisciplinary team. You will apply the Nutrition Care Process, utilize advanced counseling techniques, and mentor newer staff while supporting evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes nutrition-focused assessments, integration with interdisciplinary care, and duties across the care continuum. A master’s degree and RD licensure are required by policy.