Summer 2027 Start Dietitian Internship

Milwaukee Succeeds; West Allis (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share program

Life/disability insurance

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health is offering a Registered Dietitian Intern position across Wisconsin locations, focusing on Nutrition Care Process-based therapy and patient-centered care. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team and partner with your university to tailor experiences.

The internship includes onboarding training, specialized crisis management education, and required background checks. Completion supports professional growth in dietetics within Rogers' care network.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree and enrolled in a Master's degree program in Dietetics.
• Successful completion of Rogers onboarding training coursework is required prior to start.
• Formal training in managing aggressive patients (NCI) within 60 days of placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual nutrition therapy via the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Screen patients to identify those patients at nutritional risk via nursing assessment.
• Complete dietitian assessments on individuals according to risk level following screening.
• Provide individual nutrition therapy at a frequency necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
• Provide meal/snack outings, grocery store tours, cooking groups, and life-skills groups as indicated by program schedule.
• Recommend the need for transitional feedings and participate in the multidisciplinary team for nutrition therapies.
• Provide individualized drug/nutrient interaction education and adjust the IPOC as needed.

Skills

Nutrition therapy

NCP

Patient screening

Dietitian assessment

Group nutrition sessions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Dietetics (enrolled)

Job description

Oconomowoc , WI / West Allis , WI / Brown Deer , WI

Summary

The Registered Dietitian Intern provides individual and group nutrition interventions based on evaluation of the patient, family, and significant others, while considering the individual's cultural, ethnic, and personal needs and preferences. The nutrition care plan is monitored and revised as necessary through an interdisciplinary process. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Per program description and in partnership with your university, this internship may include duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to social services. Specific details of the experience will be developed by Rogers in collaboration with your university and may include the following:

• Provide group and individual nutrition therapy via the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Screen patients to identify those patients at nutritional risk via nursing assessment.
• Complete dietitian assessments on individuals according to risk level following screening.
• Provide individual nutrition therapy at a frequency necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
• Provide meal/snack outings, grocery store tours, cooking groups, and life-skills groups as indicated by program schedule or the needs of patients.
• Recommend the need for transitional feedings (from enteral to oral intake and vice-versa) and participates in the multidisciplinary team that determines the appropriate administration of nutrition therapies and food.
• Provide individualized drug/nutrient interaction education as indicated and adjust the IPOC as needed.

Additional Job Description

• Completed bachelor's degree and enrolled in a Master's degree program in Dietetics.
• Successful completion of all Rogers onboarding training coursework is required prior to start.
• Formal training in the management of aggressive patients (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of placement. Annual re-certification is required and will be provided.
• Successful completion of pre-placement background checks through the Rogers system is required.
• Successful occupational health clearance from your provider is required

Benefits

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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