Clinical Dietitian - Pediatrics

Description
Medical Group Practices


Professional - Clinical
Req #: 73358

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for this Clinical Dietitian role!


o Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) for this Part time Dietitian position. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.


Summary:

The Clinician Dietician is a key member of a multidisciplinary team within an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Eating Disorder Program. This role provides specialized nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and related conditions. The dietician collaborates closely with physicians, behavioral health clinicians, clinical team (RN's and MA's), and other care providers to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care that supports medical stabilization, nutritional rehabilitation, and long-term recovery. Future plans look to expand hours for the role and potentially embrace other nutritional needs for our pediatric population. The Clinical Dietitian directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsible for performing nutritional assessments, developing, and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with physicians and health team members.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Positions in Home Care will require a valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
3. Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients preferred.

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Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.


We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]