Clinical Dietitian - Diabetes Obesity Medicine

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus. Bonus amounts are prorated for part-time hires; per-diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth employees are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

About the role

The Clinical Dietitian and Obesity Medicine role directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsible for performing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with providers and health team members. This role functions as a technical resource for nutrition support services in the development of clinical nutrition research studies, proposals, and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments for patients.
• Develop and implement nutritional care plans.
• Educate patients on nutrition and dietary needs.
• Communicate with providers and health team members.
• Serve as a technical resource for nutrition support services in clinical nutrition research studies, proposals, and protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
• Must hold Clinical Nutrition Support Clinician credential within 18 months of start date or possess a Master’s Degree.
• Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification within 18 months of start date if not already certified.
• Registration by the American Dietetic Association required.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and outpatients preferred.
• Maintenance of above credential for a minimum of two years by the time of application.
• Documentation of 2000 hours of specialty practice experience in obesity and weight management while holding one of the aforementioned credentials within the past five years.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $77,147.20 to $104,353.60 per year. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work policy
• Student loan assistance
• Training and education
• Well-being resources for you and your family