Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Diabetes and Nutrition Center and the Director of Clinical Nutrition, the person who holds this position provides medical nutrition therapy to the patients of Willis Knighton Health. This person plans and provides nutrition care to the patients, conducts nutrition screenings and assessments, and supervises the work of the nutritional assistant. This person actively participates in the interdisciplinary health management of patients.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Baccalaureate degree in dietetics, food science, nutrition or relevant field from an accredited university.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A registered dietitian, eligible with a verification statement from an accredited dietetics program.

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Entry level dietitians must be able to obtain a provisional license by the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition within 30 days of employment. Successful completion of the exam to obtain the Registered Dietitian (RD) Credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) within 1 year for full Louisiana licensure eligibility. Credentialed RD's must have a valid RD license issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as well as a valid license issued by the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition upon hire.