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

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