Clinical Dietitian

Job Details Level: Entry | Job Location: Columbus, OH 43224 | Salary Range: $52,000 - $72,000 per year | Job Category: Health Care | Full‑time Position: Yes | Exempt Job | Reports to: Director, Clinical Services and Quality Improvement | Supervises: dietetic interns | Dress Requirement: Business Casual | Work Schedule: Monday through Friday during standard business hours (times subject to change due to business necessity) Summary An exempt position responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to treat patients with various disease states within primary care clinics. The Clinical Dietitian will interact with the interdisciplinary team members and serve as a nutrition resource to the medical team at each practice site. Exempt Job Duties Assess patient’s medical history, including nutritional status, diet history, and food habits. Conduct individual or group sessions to discuss patient’s nutritional needs and determine risk factors. Confere with physician and other clinicians as appropriate on the effect of nutritional status. Develop a nutritional plan for the patient, present information to patient/family including recommendations for special diets and diet techniques to ensure proper preparation and nutritional intake. Document assessments in the patient’s electronic health record and bill insurance for services provided. Contact insurance companies to determine coverage for dietary services such as medical nutrition therapy and intensive behavioral therapy for obesity as needed. Conduct patient education programs for weight reduction, cultural preferences, and special‑needs diets for certain health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. Teach correct food preparation and safe food handling. Act as liaison with food access and subsidy programs, including food insecurity screening as needed. Ensure high‑quality nutritional education is provided to patients consistent with current evidence‑based practice. Serve as a preceptor to assigned dietetic students. Participate in quality improvement initiatives as needed. Maintain regular and consistent attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. Facility Environment All facilities have a medical office environment with a front‑desk reception area, separate patient examination rooms, pharmacy stockroom, business offices, hallways, and private toilet facilities. All facilities are on the main ground floor and ADA compliant. This position’s primary work area is the clinical portion of the facility; i.e., patient examination rooms, hallways, and other clinically assigned areas. The clinical area is kept at a normal working temperature, sanitized daily, maintains standard environmental furniture with adjustable chairs, and standard office equipment including computer, copier, fax machine, etc. at a normal working height. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food service, or community health. Experience One to three years of experience as a dietitian. Experience in an outpatient setting is preferred. Registration/Licensure Registered dietitian as certified by the American Dietetic Association’s Commission on Dietetic Registration. Licensed dietitian in Ohio. Knowledge Knowledge of theoretical and practical principles related to nutrition and dietetics. Knowledge of medical terminology, universal precautions and food sanitation/safety procedures, and federal/state regulations related to food preparation, storage, etc. Knowledge of ethnic eating patterns and cultural customs related to food. Knowledge of education principles including human behavior and behavior modification techniques and presentation methods. Skills Skill in nutrition assessment. Skill in problem‑solving and handling crisis situations. Skill in utilizing behavioral modification techniques to improve patient nutritional status. Skill in developing and presenting patient/staff/community education workshops. Abilities Ability to read and follow written and oral medical orders. Ability to analyze medical condition and make appropriate judgments about dietary issues. Ability to work effectively in collaborative clinical and community situations. Special Requirements Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment. TB clearance, to be renewed every year. Annual and pre‑employment physical. #J-18808-Ljbffr