American Dietetic Association (ADA), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Dietetics, Educational Accreditation, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Menu Management, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Health, Spanish Language, Special Needs, Training Tools, Training/Teaching Materials, Writing Skills
Job Description
SPANISH SPEAKING IS HIGHLY PREFERRED.
Job description
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the private-practice RD include:
- Providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care to meet patient goals
- Performing nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for patients
- Counseling and providing education to patients and families, as well as the behavioral goals to meet recommendations. Refer to community resources as needed.
- Developing educational materials and tools
- Maintaining credentials and continuing education through ADA
Minimum Qualifications
Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or public health and significant (1+ years) experience and training in outpatient nutrition care.
- Successful completion of a dietetic internship approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association). Must be able to present proof of current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) card.
Skills and abilities
- SPANISH SPEAKING PREFERRED.
- Knowledge of menu planning and the conversion of nutrient recommendations into food and menus.
- Counseling and educational training for individual and group work.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with special needs, such as seniors, families, low-income patients, clinical conditions, and associated co-morbidities.
- Maintenance of effective relationships with other health care professionals, when sharing patients
- Strong written, verbal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with patient interests and health in mind.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Basic computer skills required.
Job Type: Full-time
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
Medical Specialty:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Required)
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PHOENIX FAMILY MEDICAL CARE PLLC