Clinical Dietitian - Bariatrics

The Clinical Dietitian – Bariatrics is responsible for providing bariatric medical and surgical clinical nutrition education and comprehensive bariatric nutrition care to patients and their support persons. The Clinical Dietitian provides consistent, evidence-based nutrition education and care across the patient journey. Job Relationships Reports to the Bariatric Program Director Principal Responsibilities * Identify and manage patients on either the Medical Weight Loss (MWL) pathway or the Surgical Weight Loss (SWL) pathway, providing pre- and post-operative nutrition assessment, counseling, and follow-up. * Deliver individualized, evidence-based bariatric nutrition care in alignment with TOS, OMA, and ASMBS guidelines, insurance requirements, and program protocols. * Conduct regular patient follow-ups (monthly or per clinical workflow) to assess progress toward nutrition, weight, and behavioral goals. * Coach patients on bariatric program requirements, including dietary progression, vitamin/mineral supplementation, protein intake, hydration, and lifestyle changes. * Document patient encounters, assessments, and care plans in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner. * Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and pre-surgical clearance processes. * Support accreditation and regulatory readiness by ensuring nutrition documentation, patient education, and outcomes tracking align with standards. * Enter patient nutrition data in tracking systems (e.g., BariTrax, Excel, or other program tools). * Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and current throughout the patient journey. * Identify opportunities patient education improvements to enhance program efficiency and patient outcomes. * Participate in the delivery of group nutrition classes, support groups, and staff education as needed. * Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy. * Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.

• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.

Education/Experience

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required
• Licensed Dietitian as required by state regulations
• Minimum of 1 year of bariatric or metabolic nutrition experience preferred,

will consider new graduates * Bachelor's degree from an accredited University providing curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Licenses/Certificates

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within

30 days of hire Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Advanced knowledge of bariatric surgery nutrition care and long-term patient management

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary medical teams
• Ability to coach, motivate, and support patients through complex lifestyle

changes * Ability to analyze data, support quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to program metrics * Strong customer service orientation and patient-centered approach Working Environment * Clinical office environment. PHI/Privacy Level

* HIPAA1