Registered Dietitian - LMG

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Registered Dietitian - LMG

Location

US-KY-Louisville

Job ID 349951 Pos. Category Medical Center - Dietitian Pos. Type Full Time Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Simone Mason

Overview

Location: Concentra Louisville Metro Government Wellness Center

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm! (Clinic hours are between 7am - 7pm)

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition counseling and education specific to the individualized needs of the patients. The dietitian assesses the dietary and health needs of the clients, may develop meal plans for patients, gauge the effective of these meal plans, promote nutrition through community outreach programs and keeping abreast of the latest research in nutritional and food sciences.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that medical nutrition therapy is evidence-based practice, in accordance with the Acedemy of Nurtition and Dietetics, American Society of Parenteral, and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), American Heart Association (AHA), Cancer Society, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines

• Assess medical nutrition therapy needs based upon the patient's medical diagnosis, laboratory values, anthropometric measures, medications, age-specific requirements, and other co-morbidity factors identified by the registered dietitian, or other member of the health care team

• Act as a resource to all members of the health care team, and family practice residents related to the establishment of appropriate nutrition care standards, and the determination of realistic goals for optimal patient outcomes

• Educate patients on how to select food to maintain and promote health as well as to prevent and treat illness and disease

• Plan appropriate diets and menus to meet the needs of individuals whose medical condition can be treated or controlled using diet therapy

• Determine if follow-up appointment is needed, based on patient's motivation and comprehension of education session

• Conduct nutrition education classes if demand exists (diabetes classes, weight management)

• Serve as a community resource to patients. Provide information on programs offered at local facilities

• Create in house nutrition education materials for use in nutrition education of staff and patients

• Provide information and education to staff members using nutrition education materials, or inservice/meetings per request

• Monitor and respond to phone and e-mail messages promptly

• Enters nutrition notes into EPIC promptly when assessment completed

• Will maintain patient, employee and computer data safety and confidentiality

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications

Education Details:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Nutrition or related field

• Master's degree, preferred

Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current certification as Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

• Active, current valid licensure/certification as required by the state or work state

Job-Related Experience:

• Customarily has two or more years of experience as dietitian or nutritionist

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility

• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism

• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency,Initiative and Flexibility

• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism

• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies

• Must have thorough knowledge of and be able to apply dietary management, safety/sanitation, food production, and nutrition principles

• Knowledge of all regulations (local, state, and federal) which affect dietary including, but not limited to, patient care, sanitation, labor, and ensures compliance to these regulations

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications and other applications

• Effective logic, reasoning and critical thinking skills

• Effective writing and communication skills (including presenting to various sized audiences)

• Active listening skills

• Socially perceptive; that is, aware of the reaction of others and understanding those reactions

• Good decision-making and judgment capabilities

• Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required

• Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employees

• Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees

• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills

• Demonstrated computer skills

Additional Data

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Days Offered

Colleague Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Dependent Care Spending Account

Employee Discounts

This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: r ace, color, national origin, religious beliefs, s ex (including pregnancy), age, disability, s exual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.

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EOE, including disability/veterans

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, creed, gender, national origin, age, s exual orientation, gender identity, disability or medical or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Concentra Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

349951