Clinical Dietitian-Weight Loss

Primary Duties

• Captures education plans and communicates with the health care team.
• Documents processes and outcomes using established standards of care, practice protocols, and guidelines.
• Counsels patients and families on adopting lifestyle decisions and incorporating healthier choices into their self-management.
• Develops an individual plan that helps patients achieve their personal goals while also considering program treatment goals.
• Educates and counsels patients and caregivers in one-on-one and group settings.
• Adjusts teaching techniques and materials to match participant needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Makes adjustments to nutrition care plans for weight loss patients based on medical nutrition therapy and/or assessment data.
• Collaborates with the medical team, including Weight Loss, Pharmacology, and Bariatric Surgery, to address any concerns related to surgery or medications, review patient outcomes, and develop a patient care plan.
• Completes timely, thorough, and professional documentation of all medical nutrition therapy appointments.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop patient educational materials.
• Aids in evaluating, selecting, developing, and updating bariatric nutrition education materials or handouts.
• Utilizes evidence-based medical nutrition therapy research and practice to revise treatment protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with current certification as a Dietitian in the State of Washington.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in dietetics, foods and nutrition.
• Knowledge of adult learning concepts with emphasis on weight loss education and support.
• Teaching skills that are easily adaptable to fit the needs of the patient(s).
• Assessment skills for developing a patient-specific care plan.
• Time management skills for conducting appointments, completing charting, and other projects.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• On-demand virtual health care.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a)) with employer contribution.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Paid time off/vacation.
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance.
• Voluntary identity theft protection.
• Voluntary legal insurance.
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program.
• Free parking.
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount.