Clinical Nutritionist Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease

Clinical Nutritionist Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease

The Clinical Nutritionist Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease provides specialized medical nutrition therapy across two distinct clinical populations, with 50% effort dedicated to an Adolescent Bariatric Program and 50% dedicated to Adult Infectious Disease. This role delivers evidence-based nutrition assessment, education, and ongoing care while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary pediatric and adult care teams to optimize clinical outcomes, support chronic disease management, and improve quality of life.

To provide advanced, patient-centered medical nutrition therapy for adolescents participating in bariatric care and adults receiving treatment for infectious diseases, applying clinical judgment, current evidence-based guidelines, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal treatment outcomes. Apply evidence-based practice guidelines and current clinical literature to ensure nutrition interventions are accurate, current, and aligned with standards of care. Document nutrition assessments, care plans, and follow-up in the electronic medical record in compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements. Serve as a nutrition resource for medical providers, trainees, and clinical staff across pediatric and adult settings. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support programmatic evaluation of nutrition outcomes. Educate medical students, residents, and other healthcare trainees as requested, contributing to clinical learning experiences.

Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition dietetics or public health nutrition; or completion of an ADA Dietetic internship with ADA Commission. Eligibility for Dietetic Registration preferred. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain licensure).

Experience in: Pediatric and/or adolescent weight management or bariatric care Adult clinical nutrition, infectious disease, or chronic disease management Experience providing advanced clinical nutrition care within multidisciplinary teams Experience interpreting complex clinical data (labs, growth metrics, medications) and translating findings into effective nutrition interventions Experience modifying treatment plans based on patient response Experience tailoring nutrition education to varying patient populations

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