Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

Registered Dietitian

The Registered Dietitian completes and oversees a variety of professional assignments to improve the diet, nutrition, and health of Valley Family Health Care patients. The Registered Dietitian collaborates with VFHC staff, clinicians and community partners to lead the short- and long-term direction of the department and functions.

Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional science or related field, with additional professional training as required to meet the requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Registered Dietitian by Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

One (1) year of experience in clinical nutrition preferred.

Certified Diabetes Educator (preferred).

Must hold current CPR card (healthcare provider).

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Programs.

Instructs patients, families, and health care staff in individualized diet therapy, general nutrition principles, and food selection and preparation.

Collaborates with providers to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling.

Develops, reviews, and adapts therapeutic and modified diets to meet the needs of individual patients in cooperation with health care staff.

provide individual instruction, utilize informational handouts/booklets, or refer to community resources as needed.

Complete required documentation and maintain organized files for patient charts, participation data, and communication logs.

Follows ADA Medical Nutrition Therapy and other appropriate nutrition counseling protocols.

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Registered Dietitian as defined in the scope of practice, to ensure that the needs of patients are addressed.

Serves as instructor or assistant in presenting nutrition-related classes, seminars and workshops. Must teach the nutrition and diet component of other wellness classes, as needed (e.g. tobacco treatment programs, heart and cancer prevention seminars, seniors' seminars, fitness seminars, etc.)

Assist with meeting quality measures by completing tasks related to VFHC initiatives.

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