About this role
JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE :
Under the direction of the Associate Medical Director, the Dietitian leads and supports both clinical and community-based nutrition initiatives.
In collaboration with clinicians and the interdisciplinary team, the Dietitian develops and implements an individualized care plan designed to promote the patient’s understanding and management of their condition, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. The Dietitian conducts nutrition education sessions for individuals/groups using clinical guidelines and develops various nutritional programs to reduce disparities in health outcomes of diseases/conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and obesity. The Dietitian screens and supports patients in adopting healthy lifestyles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Nutrition Support
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered nutrition counseling to patients from all backgrounds.
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessment, education, and management of patients referred by clinicians and multidisciplinary team members.
- Work closely with clinicians, nurses, and other team members to create coordinated care plans.
- Help connect patients facing food insecurity with resources like food programs and community services.
- Respond promptly to nutrition-related inquiries from staff and patients.
- Develop and deliver educational programs and appropriate teaching tools for various ethnic and cultural groups to support understanding of nutrition.
- Coordinate, implement, and evaluate nutritional education using national standards and guidelines.
- Provide high-risk and routine nutrition counseling including modified diets as indicated.
- Maintain timely and complete documentation and billing of all care management encounters.
- Comply with all regulatory standards of federal, state, and accrediting agencies.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Community Nutrition & Education
- Help design and deliver engaging nutrition programs based on community needs.
- Create or identify easy-to-understand, culturally appropriate nutrition materials.
- Participate in fun, hands-on events like cooking demos and health fairs.
- Assist with organizing equipment and supplies for classes and workshops.
Teamwork & Growth
- Collaborate with other departments and local organizations to expand nutrition services.
- Support community partnerships and work with the team to improve and grow our programs.
- Opportunity to learn the basics of budgeting, program evaluation, and grant writing — skills you can build on over time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Wisconsin State Licensure, and Registered Dietitian (RD) Credential is required during the time of employment. One to two years of experience in a clinic or hospital setting is preferred. Skills to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications, proficiency in the EMR system, and nutrient analysis programming is required. Proficiency in written, oral, and electronic communication is also required.
Outreach Community Health Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer