Remote Dietitian for Medical Nutrition Therapy & Education

Aurora Health Care; Allenton (WI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a registered dietitian to assess nutritional status, provide medical nutrition therapy, and coordinate care as part of the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires RD credentials and state licensure, with registry eligibility to be achieved within 4 months of hire; opportunities to mentor dietetic interns and deliver in-services are available, along with disseminating nutrition research to staff and patients.

Qualifications

• RD credential and state licensure are required.
• RD/LDN registry eligibility with registration within 4 months of hire.
• Specialty certifications may be required depending on department needs.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nutritional status and adjusts care per current literature.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy and counseling for patients/clients.
• Coordinates nutrition with physicians, nurses, and the care team.
• Completes documentation including care plans, assessments, and education.
• Develops and delivers patient/family education materials.
• Teaches in-services to team members; mentors dietetic interns as applicable.
• Disseminates nutrition research to medical staff and patients.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Documentation

Interprofessional collaboration

Team mentoring

Research dissemination

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

State licensure as Dietitian/Nutritionist

RD/LDN registry eligible, registration within 4 months

Specialty certifications (CDCES, CNSC, AND)

Job description

Aurora Health Care is seeking a registered dietitian to assess nutritional status, provide medical nutrition therapy, and coordinate care as part of the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires RD credentials and state licensure, with registry eligibility to be achieved within 4 months of hire; opportunities to mentor dietetic interns and deliver in-services are available, along with disseminating nutrition research to staff and patients.