Clinical Dietitian at Parkview Health – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Registered Dietitian for PPG Weight Management

The Registered Dietitian (RD) will support outpatients referred to weight management. The RD is an integral part of the multidisciplinary weight management team. The RD works collaboratively with providers setting goals for patients in their weight loss journey. Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, meeting 1:1 with patients in an outpatient setting, assisting patient in setting attainable goals, educating on evidence-based nutrition interventions, and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress. The RD works independently managing resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement, and oversees the experiences for dietetic interns. The RD is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, is involved in education of physicians, residents, medical students and other health professionals as requested via lectures and in-service opportunities and team conferences, and contributes to the development and revision of organizational policies and guidelines. The RD maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Additional Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge, application of medical nutrition therapy, human behavior, and techniques for effecting behavior change.

• Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.

• Decision making, problem solving and collaboration.

• Excellent counseling skills and ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary team and support services.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, pubic, medical staff, and physicians.

• Ability to organize tasks and function independently.

• Ability to counsel and motivate others.

• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, spreadsheet, and professional presentation software.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Dietetics or related field from a University accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Masters Degree preferred Completed an ACEND®-accredited supervised practice program/internship at a health-care facility

License, Certification, Registration:

Pass the National Registration Examination within 6 months of hire Indiana State License obtained within 6 months of hire