Registered Dietician (30990)

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Chief Clinical Services Officer (CCSO), the Clinical Dietitian plans, develops, implements and evaluates the nutrition services thereby managing a patient panel at Ampla Health.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

- Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates nutrition program activities

- Is responsible for identifying the nutritional needs of the clinic population, planning a workable nutrition program and providing direct patient services

- Completes medical nutrition therapy including advanced assessments, plan development and treatment in conjunction with the physician Completes

- follow up nutrition contacts

- Conducts nutrition in-services for Ampla Health physicians as needed

- Conducts individual educations sessions as well as groups

- Writes/maintains nutrition protocols for nutrition services for patients with specific conditions

- Obtains prior authorizations when necessary and completes appropriate billing

- Documents nutrition assessments and intervention according to quality assurance standards

- Teach group sessions.

- Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

- Maintains a professional relationship and positives attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors

- Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions

- Strives to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things

- Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

- Must be a Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration with plans to take the American Dietetic Association exam (must pass within twelve (12) months from date of hire)

- BS, MS, MA or MPH degree in nutrition/dietetics or related filed

- Advanced skills and knowledge in nutrition, nutrition education and counseling

- Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

- Must have neat and legible handwriting

- Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly

- Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must meet the following physical requirements:

- May require prolonged sitting

- Must be in good health and able to lift up to 50 lbs. (small equipment, supplies, etc.)

- Must be able to hear staff on the telephone and those who are served in person, and speak clearly to communicate information to clients and staff

- Must have vision which is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, registration forms and other documents

- May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases

- Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat and sit, stand, crouch, reach, kneel and twist/turn.