Clinical Dietitian-Weight Loss
Description
Wage Range: $39.24 - $62.79 per hour
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Job Summary:
Provides medical nutritional therapy and nutrition counseling for a variety of illnesses and/or conditions using the Nutrition Care Process as established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Works with a team of educators and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to provide the best outcomes for patients. Education is provided through individual visits and class settings.
Primary Duties:
1. Coordinates education plans and communicates with health care team. Documents processes and outcomes using established standards of care, practice protocols, and guidelines.
2. Facilitates behavior change by counseling patients and families on adopting lifestyle decisions and incorporating healthier choices into their self-management.
3. Conducts patient assessments and utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to identify patient needs. Develops an individual plan that helps patients achieve their personal goals while also considering program treatment goals.
4. Educates and counsels patients and caregivers in one on one and group settings. Adjusts teaching techniques and materials to match participant needs.
5. Evaluates the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Measures progress towards goals and desired outcomes. Reassesses the nutrition care process and implements changes as indicated.
6. Modifies nutrition care plans for weight loss patients based on medical nutrition therapy and or assessment data.
7. Collaborates with medical team, including Weight Loss, Pharmacology, and Bariatric Surgery, to address any concerns related to surgery or medications, review patient outcomes, and develop a patient care plan.
8. Completes timely, thorough, and professional documentation of all medical nutrition therapy appointments.
9. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop patient educational materials. Assists with evaluating, selecting, developing and updating bariatric nutrition education materials or handouts. Utilizes evidence based medical nutrition therapy research and practice to revise treatment protocols.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
• Registered Dietitian with current certification as a Dietitian in the State of Washington
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in dietetics, foods and nutrition
• Knowledge of adult learning concepts with emphasis on weight loss education and support.
• Teaching skills that are easily adapted to fit the needs of the patient(s)
• Ability to engage and motivate patients to adopt new self-management behaviors
• Assessment skills for developing a patient specific care plan
• Time management skills for conducting appointments, completing charting, and other projects
DESIRED for the position:
• Master’s degree in nutrition, Adult Education or related field
• Weight loss experience following the American Society for metabolic and Bariatric surgery (ASMBS) guidelines
Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
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