A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
About us Doherty Nutrition LLC https://dohertynutrition.com/ ABOUT
THE COMPANY
: Doherty Nutrition is a quickly growing private practice that provides nutrition counseling and consulting services. We provide nutrition services that range from individual counseling, group classes, public speaking engagements, and consulting projects. We are on a mission to take the stereotype of "diet" out of dietitian and make working with a dietitian simple, fun, and realistic.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
: The Registered Dietitian will provide outpatient nutrition counseling services in a private practice setting to individuals general wellness goals as it relates to food. This position will be responsible for providing clinical dietetic care to clients. Outpatient counseling services will be conducted onsite at Doherty Nutrition private offices in Southlake, Dallas, Fort Worth, or Austin TX with the option to provide care virtually via telehealth. Due to the rate at which we are growing, high performing candidates in this role will be eligible for roles of full-time employment and increased opportunity as our practice continues to grow. Those could be higher level leadership roles, cross functional roles, or in depth clinical specialty roles depending on your desired career path and competency demonstrated. If you have the work ethic, drive, and potential - we will coach up people that meet that criteria to get ready for those roles and advance their career.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
: Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of nutrition and counseling practices in outpatient settings Complete individual personalized nutritional assessments and coordinate on-going nutritional care Provide nutritional counseling education for clients and/or their families both onsite at Doherty Nutrition offices as well as virtually Participate in care coordination and treatment planning Assist in meal planning and preparation for client meetings Lead and facilitate group nutrition classes on assigned topics Communicate compassionately, effectively and enthusiastically with clients and/or families Develops and maintain nutrition education materials and clinical procedures up to date with current research and practice Performs other duties as assigned Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills with a working knowledge of various software programs and electronic medical record charting
ABSOLUTE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: Huge plus if you are fluent in both English and Spanish Another huge plus if you specialize in diabetes, renal, gastrointestinal, or sports nutrition. At least 2 years professional experience as a full time Registered Dietitian Must be Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Understanding and a firm believer of Motivational Interviewing, Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and Weight-Inclusive Care Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed with the state of Texas as a Dietitian Master's degree in food and nutrition preferred At least 1 year of professional experience in an outpatient setting
