Registered Dietitian, Weight Management Program
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
Christiana Care is hiring a full time Registered Dietitian for
their Weight Management program based out of Wilmington, De.The
Weight Management office offers a full array of options, including
one-on-one counseling, group classes, personalized medically
supervised programs, a meal-replacement program and bariatric
surgery. You would be alongside nurse practitioners, other
registered dietitians, exercise physiologists and clinical
psychologists.As a Registered Dietitian on the team, you would help
with weight management, bariatric patients, post operation
nutrition and much more! You would average between 8-10 patients
per day and flexible scheduling is offered.Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 8a-4:30
- Occasional EveningsKey Responsibilities:
- Performs in-depth nutritional assessments for patients at risk
of or with a chronic disease, obesity, and those who are seeking
bariatric surgery
- Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret scientific
information to identify age-specific needs and to provide the
appropriate care and education
- Effectively communicates an evaluates diet history data through
computer analysis
- Demonstrates skill and knowledge necessary to provide care
appropriate to the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
population.
- Provides individual counseling and group education.
- Maintains medical records according to HIPPA guidelines and
third-party billing guidelines.
- Design and present clinically accurate innovative presentations
for other health care professionals and the community
- Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings and patient
care
- Reviews, evaluates, and utilizes current nutrition and chronic
disease management research -
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established
departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in
a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or
safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other
employees, patients and visitors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition, Registered Dietitian
(R.D.).
- Minimum one year experience as a clinical dietitian, nutrition
outreach, counseling and group education related to chronic disease
is preferred, candidates who have recently concluded their
internship and are Registered Dietitians will be considered.
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred or commitment to
obtain within 2 years as necessary. -SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Registered Dietitian (R.D.)
- Licensed in the State of Delaware. (L.D.N.)#LI-EH1
Keywords: ChristianaCare, Rockville , Registered Dietitian, Weight Management Program, Executive , Wilmington, Maryland
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