Clinical Dietitian (Bariatrics)

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

Job Relationships

Reports to the Program Director

Principal Responsibilities

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.

Education / Experience

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.

Licenses / Certificates

Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic keyboard and computer skills.

Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Environment

Clinical office environment.

PHI / Privacy Level

HIPAA1