Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients enrolled in the Summa Health Non-Surgical and Surgical Weight Management Programs, as well as to other patients of the Bariatric Care Center needing MNT. Provides discharge teaching regarding post-op diet protocols to all surgical patients. Teaches classes in each program. Manages all phone calls from patients with nutrition questions. Reviews nutritional value lab results and implements standing orders for vitamin replacement. Collaborates wi...
Clinical Dietician - Weight Management
Summa Health - Akron City Campus
Full-Time / 40 Hours / Days
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients enrolled in the Summa Health Non-Surgical and Surgical Weight Management Programs, as well as to other patients of the Bariatric Care Center needing MNT. Provides discharge teaching regarding post-op diet protocols to all surgical patients. Teaches classes in each program. Manages all phone calls from patients with nutrition questions. Reviews nutritional value lab results and implements standing orders for vitamin replacement. Collaborates with surgeons, physicians, psychologists, nurses and all other members of the weight management treatment team.
Formal Education Required: -Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or closely related field of study -Registered and licensed dietitian (RD)
Experience & Training Required: -1-2 years of position related experience in the care of patients d needing non-surgical and surgical weight management strongly preferred -Certified as Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or willing to obtain within 1-2 years. 3.Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: -Ability to operate a computer -Population Specific Competency: ability to effectively interact with patients/customers who are of varying degrees of overweight and obesity, with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
$25.29/hr - $37.94/hr
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