Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

Provides professional methods to improve the nutritional health of a patient and keep the body healthy. Works in collaboration with any other healthcare staff to provide needed evaluations, assessments, education, development of nutritional plan(s), implementation and subsequent re-evaluation regarding nutritional therapy and requirements.

Baccalaureate Degree along with completion of a dietetic education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a current Dietitian License with the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. In some instances new graduates may be registration-eligible and provisionally licensed.

Work Experience: Minimum 6 months related experience, preferred.

Basic nutrition assessment and counseling skills. Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Basic computer skills.

Assesses patient nutritional status and associated risk factors through patient and provider contacts. Provides appropriate, pertinent consultation in a timely fashion for inclusion in the reporting processes. Serves as a resource and nutritional specialist as needed. Counsels individuals on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, food selection and preparation, as appropriate. Gathers appropriate patient education manuals, visual aids, and other materials for patient mailings. Provides coaching to improve life style behaviors contributing to poor nutrition and poor health. Coordinates nutritional case management/therapy activities with health care team members. Conducts responsibilities in accordance with the standards set by applicable federal and state laws, policies and procedures, and applicable professional standards and codes of ethics.

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

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