Dietitian-- Outpatient Nutrition Clinic FTE, Day Shift

Dietitian-- Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift) page is loaded## Dietitian-- Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift) locations:
Bozeman, MTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition :
R12787
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* Position Summary:

** Provides specialized counsel and education to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital/Health Group patients/families in an outpatient setting on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits (Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).  Completes nutrition assessments, develops and implements evidence-based care plans.  Conducts individual and group programs and presentations. Attends meetings and care conferences, provides input and feedback regarding patient’s nutrition care.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** M.S degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
* Montana Licensure (Nutritionist)
* Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
* Successful completion of ADA/CDR approved internship - Registration Eligible
* * Preferred:
* Two (2) years of clinical dietetics experience
* * Preferred:
* MNT Coding and billing experience
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* Essential Job Functions:

** In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
* Conducts comprehensive MNT assessments. Provides education and counseling to patients referred by physicians and/or multidiscipline care teams.
* Obtains and documents patients anthropometric measures, health and family histories. Completes progress notes within the electronic medical record.
* Facilitates community and group programs classes, including ACT now classes.
* Participates in community health fairs and events as appropriate and sanctioned by Bozeman Health.
* Makes appropriate referrals to other services, such as the Diabetes Educator, Social Services or other Food assistance programs or providers as indicated.
* Communicates patient’s nutrition status to referral healthcare providers.
* Participates in the development of nutrition education materials and programs.
* Maintains timely and complete documentation and billing of all care management encounters.
* Coordinates patient care with outside agencies, clinics and other health care professionals
* Provides in-service training for nursing and other departments as requested
* Acts as the nutrition liaison/resource to Health Group clinics
* Attends meetings as scheduled
* Other duties as assigned
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
* Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
* Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
* Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
* Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
* Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
** Schedule Requirements
*** This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
* The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
* On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
** Physical Requirements**
* ** Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds):
** Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
* ** Sit (Occasionally):
** Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
* ** Stand (Repeatedly):
** Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
* ** Walk (Repeatedly):
** Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
* ** Climb (Rarely):
** Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
* ** Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly):
** Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of…