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Dietitian Needed
Clinical Dietitian
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What they do
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.
$70,254 / year median in Wisconsin
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert nutritional care and support to patients in long-term care services. Your expertise will help optimize patient health outcomes through personalized nutrition plans, comprehensive assessments, and collaborative care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in individuals' lives by promoting health, managing chronic diseases, and supporting recovery processes with a focus on evidence-based clinical nutrition practices. Responsibilities Conduct thorough patient assessments, including nutritional analysis and diagnostic evaluations, to develop tailored care plans that meet individual dietary needs. Provide nutrition counseling and health coaching to motivate patients toward healthier behaviors and improved self-management of chronic conditions. Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, and therapists to integrate nutrition support into overall treatment plans. Manage medical nutrition therapy (MNT), including specialized interventions like tube feeding management and dietary modifications for complex medical conditions. Document all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans accurately within electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) to ensure seamless communication across the care team. Supervise and mentor junior staff or interns in dietetics practices, fostering professional growth within the dietary department. Stay current with the latest research in clinical nutrition, physiology, and dietetics to continually enhance patient care strategies. Skills Proven experience in clinical nutrition, including acute care, geriatrics, long-term care, or hospital settings. Strong knowledge of physiology related to digestion, metabolism, and disease processes affecting nutritional needs. Expertise in managing nutrition support procedures such as tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. Skilled in motivational interviewing techniques to effectively engage patients in their health journey. Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate diverse populations about dietary modifications and lifestyle changes. Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs or medical conditions requiring tailored nutritional interventions. Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation and patient record management. Supervisory experience or background mentoring dietetic interns or junior staff members. Knowledge of chronic disease management strategies including weight loss programs and disease-specific nutrition protocols. Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop actionable care plans that promote optimal health outcomes. Join us in delivering compassionate, expert nutritional care that transforms lives! This role is ideal for passionate professionals eager to apply their dietetics expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment dedicated to excellence in patient-centered care.