Overview
Sign-on Bonus Available! Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi The Dietitian provides nutrition education and counseling to clinic patients and patient groups. Assesses the nutritional needs of the outpatient, develops and implements a nutrition care plan. Develops and implements programs for the general public, community organizations and for professional staff.
Qualifications
Certifications: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nutrition; Bachelor's Degree: Dietetics, Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals. Identify and provide age specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their familiesEvaluate, 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 patients and professionalsPre-operative nutrition assessment and documentation for patients seeking weight loss surgery Pre-operative weight management and nutritional education for patients seeking weight loss surgery Provides education to patient regarding dietary guidelines for the immediate post-operative period after weight loss surgery Provides ongoing patient education for diet advancement and continues weight management after weight loss surgery Participation in the Bariatric multi-disciplinary committees to improve patient outcomes Leads Bariatric Patient Support Group to provide ingoing education and support for patients on their weight loss journey in a group setting. Leads the Bariatric Information Seminar to provide information regarding weight loss surgery in a group setting.
About Us
Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $26.1per hour - $43.59per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
