Dietitians

Job Title

Clinical Nutritionist

Job Location

Washington, DC

Job Overview

• Assess and provide nutrition treatment, consultation, and education to specialized group of patients and/or families as ordered by physicians.

Compensation

• Not specified on company website

Responsibilities

• Formulate nutritional assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for high-risk patients and those at risk
• Consult with physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional status and needs
• Provide quality diabetes education to patients, families, and groups
• Document relevant aspects of diabetes care in medical charts and communicate with referring physician
• Bill for group and individual patient encounters, maintaining billing and documentation requirements
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team and serve as a nutrition resource to other staff members
• Participate in marketing and coordinating diabetes education resources
• Maintain professional licensure and certification in clinical expertise area
• Attend meetings and represent the department and hospital in community outreach efforts
• Establish data collection and management protocols for tracking program goals and metrics
• May be required to operate/transport nutrition vehicle to community partners and clinic sites

Requirements

• B.S. degree with a major in Food & Nutrition from accredited college or university, including an accredited dietetic internship, coupled with a minimum of 5 years progressive clinical nutrition experience
• M.S. degree in food and nutrition with approved training from the American Dietetic Association, coupled with 3 years clinical nutrition experience
• Specialty certification such as CNSD, CDE, or other specialty beneficial to GUH nutrition practice, with three years clinical nutrition experience
• Relevant combination of education/training and experience considered
• Knowledge of current clinical dietetics
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility in schedule and tasks
• Computer skills
• Legible handwriting
• Good customer service skills and attitude
• Team player

We're excited for you to apply!