Clinical Dietitian
$52,000–$72,000 year
On-siteColumbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Assess patients' medical history and nutritional status, then develop individualized nutritional plans and present diet recommendations to patients and families. Conduct education sessions on weight reduction, cultural preferences, and special diets for conditions like diabetes and hypertension, while teaching proper food preparation and safety. Confers with physicians on nutritional effects, documents assessments in electronic health records, and bills insurance for services. Act as a liaison with food access programs and serve as a preceptor to dietetic interns. Ensure all education aligns with evidence-based practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Requires a registered dietitian license in Ohio, one to three years of experience, and regular attendance during standard business hours.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food service, or community health
- One to three years of experience as dietitian
- Registered dietitian as certified by the American Dietetic Association's Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed dietitian in Ohio
- Knowledge of theoretical and practical principles related to nutrition and dietetics
- Knowledge of medical terminology, universal precautions and food sanitation/safety procedures, and federal/state regulations related to food preparation, storage, etc.
- Knowledge of ethnic eating patterns and cultural customs related to food
- Knowledge of education principles including human behavior and behavior modification techniques and presentation methods
- Skill in nutrition assessment
- Skill in problem-solving and handling crisis situations
- Skill in utilizing behavioral modification techniques to improve patient nutritional status
- Skill in developing and presenting patient/staff/community education workshops
- Ability to read and follow written and oral medical orders
- Ability to analyze medical condition and make appropriate judgments about dietary issues
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative clinical and community situations
- Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment
- TB clearance, to be renewed every year
- Annual and pre-employment physical
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in outpatient setting preferred
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