Clinical Dietitian

Clinical DietitianIt's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health West BeltlineWorker Type: RegularJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.As a Clinical Dietitian you will provide telephonic nutrition support, partnering closely with primary care providers, nurses, and social workers to help individuals manage conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, weight concerns, and specialized nutritional needs. This role will allow you to build meaningful relationships and see the long-term impact of your interventions.Department: Value Based CareSchedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pmApply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.Job Summary:Provides comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and/or residents and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESDirects the nutritional care of patients and/or residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient and /or resident nutrition needs and customer satisfaction are met.Adheres to all care standards from federal, state and Joint Commission standards for delivery of nutrition care. Monitors patient progress, reassesses and makes adjustments to care plan as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning and assists the patient and family with education and resources needed.Collaborates with and advises physicians, nurses, therapists and other care providers regarding issues related to patient nutritional care. Actively participates in care coordination meetings.Identifies patients needing nutrition education and initiates the education process by assessing educational needs and identifying resources for on-going nutrition care. Considers age, cultural practices, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations. Involves patient family/significant other in education. Selects, adapts and develops nutrition education materials and techniques to accomplish patient goals.Contributes to the nutrition education experiences of medical residents, nurses, pharmacists or other interested parties as requested.Provides nutrition information and education to community by presenting nutrition education programs that are planned, factual, appropriate for audience and of appropriate length. Handouts/audiovisual aides are used when suitableRemains up to date on advances in nutrition and diet therapy through continuing education to possess most up-to-date knowledge of meet clients' needs. Provides input and recommendations to revise clinical guidelines and or procurement of educational materials to assure best practices.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in Dietetics or related fieldEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.Occasional driving.Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: IllinoisLicensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)AndRegistered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)OrRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)State of Work Location: MissouriDietitians - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationAndRegistered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)OrRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)State of Work Location: OklahomaRegistered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)OrRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)AndLicensed Dietitian - Oklahoma Medical BoardOrProvisional Licensed Dietitian - Oklahoma Medical BoardState of Work Location: WisconsinDietitian - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesAndRegistered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)OrRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:View phone number on click.appcast.io Value Based Care Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.