Clinical Dietician- Diabetes & Bariatrics

Competitive pay & benefits in Southern, GA.

About the role

This outpatient position provides specialized nutrition services divided between Diabetes Education (3 days/week) and Bariatric/Metabolic Care (2 days/week), focusing on individual nutrition counseling and group education classes.

Responsibilities

• Diabetes Education & Management (3 Days/Week):
  • Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and build individualized care plans for patients with prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
  • Lead individual counseling sessions and outpatient group education classes focused on carbohydrate counting, meal planning, blood glucose pattern management, and lifestyle modification.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust nutritional interventions in collaboration with outpatient primary care and endocrinology teams.
• Bariatric & Metabolic Care (2 Days/Week):
  • Deliver comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, counseling, and education for bariatric surgical candidates.
  • Guide patients through structured post-surgical diet progressions, micronutrient supplementation protocols, and behavioral strategies to prevent nutritional deficiencies and promote long-term success.
  • Facilitate outpatient bariatric group classes and support groups.
• General Outpatient Operations:
  • Screen outpatient referrals for nutrition risk and deliver timely, evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
  • Document all assessments, education sessions, and patient outcomes accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Participate in multidisciplinary outpatient care meetings, quality improvement projects, and program accreditation initiatives.
  • Serve as a clinical nutrition resource for health center staff and community education initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or a related field required (unless registered as an RD prior to January 1, 2024).
• Currently registered as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Currently licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Georgia.
• Must obtain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential within three (3) years of employment.
• Diabetes Care: Experience/background in diabetes education is preferred, but not required.
• Bariatric Care: Prior experience with pre- and post-surgery bariatric nutrition is preferred.