Clinical Dietitian-Weight Loss at EvergreenHealth – Kirkland, Washington

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Provides medical nutritional therapy and nutrition counseling for a variety of illnesses and/or conditions using the Nutrition Care Process as established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Works with a team of educators and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to provide the best outcomes for patients. Education is provided through individual visits and class settings.

1. Coordinates education plans and communicates with health care team. Documents processes and outcomes using established standards of care, practice protocols, and guidelines.

2. Facilitates behavior change by counseling patients and families on adopting lifestyle decisions and incorporating healthier choices into their self-management.

3. Conducts patient assessments and utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to identify patient needs. Develops an individual plan that helps patients achieve their personal goals while also considering program treatment goals.

4. Educates and counsels patients and caregivers in one on one and group settings. Adjusts teaching techniques and materials to match participant needs.

5. Evaluates the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Measures progress towards goals and desired outcomes. Reassesses the nutrition care process and implements changes as indicated.

6. Modifies nutrition care plans for weight loss patients based on medical nutrition therapy and or assessment data.

7. Collaborates with 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.

8. Completes timely, thorough, and professional documentation of all medical nutrition therapy appointments.

9. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop patient educational materials. Assists with evaluating, selecting, developing and updating bariatric nutrition education materials or handouts. Utilizes evidence based medical nutrition therapy research and practice to revise treatment protocols.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED for the position:

Registered Dietitian with current certification as a Dietitian in the State of Washington

Bachelors 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 adapted to fit the needs of the patient(s)

Ability to engage and motivate patients to adopt new self-management behaviors

Assessment skills for developing a patient specific care plan

Time management skills for conducting appointments, completing charting, and other projects

DESIRED for the position:

Masters degree in nutrition, Adult Education or related field

Weight loss experience following the American Society for metabolic and Bariatric surgery (ASMBS) guidelines

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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

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

Federal 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

Commuter benefits

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