Clinical Dietitian; Bariatrics

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible to educate Springfield Clinic bariatric patients about nutrition, medical and surgical weight loss.

Reports to the Program Director

• Develop and implement plan of care based on assessment of nutritional needs and available sources and correlates plan with other healthcare.
• Provide nutrition education and bill for services.
• Provide appropriate nutrition intervention and strategies of goal setting, based on nutrition assessment, to achieve improved health outcomes through dietary changes.
• Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of bariatric patients and professionals.
• Special interest in working with all referring departments of Springfield Clinic to meet patients' needs for nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Consult with physician and other health care personnel to determine patient's nutritional needs and diet restrictions, such as low-fat or salt-free.
• Document nutrition care plans and information into patient's medical record.
• Instruct patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, and preparation.
• Provide direction on future program planning, clinical quality improvement and benchmarking to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
• Participate in staff and community education through presentations and written information.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited University providing curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

• Basic keyboard and computer skills.
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Clinical office environment.

HIPAA1