Dietitian - Ambulatory Jobs

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Ambulatory Dietitian Position Summary

The Ambulatory Dietitian ensures that quality and therapeutic nutritional services are provided to residents and patients. Assists in the planning, organization and development of the overall operations of the Medical Weight Loss & Bariatric Nutrition department in cooperation with the Registered Dietitian and the Provider. The Ambulatory Dietitian must hold a Registered Dietitian credential and a Licensed Nutritionist/Dietitian in Maryland.

Job Duties

• Participates in QI activities required to meet MBSAQIP Accreditation
• Analyze data, assess nutrition status and formulate nutrition care plans
• Providing nutrition guidance and counseling to metabolic and bariatric surgery patients pre and post-operative through development, implementation and monitoring of dietary recommendations pertaining to weight loss surgery
• Other duties as deemed necessary for program growth
• Maintain Nutrition guide (following most current guidelines)
• Participates in metabolic and bariatric surgery team rounds/meetings and assigned committees
• Act as liaison between the weight loss center, the bariatric coordinator, and the surgeons performing metabolic and bariatric surgery at both centers.
• Work closely with the bariatric coordinator to ensure timely submission and accurate information regarding diet and nutrition for the pre- and post-surgical patient.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other allied health staff to provide patient care.
• Coordinates with Metabolic and Bariatric System, MBS, Coordinator in all aspects of dietary services for the metabolic and bariatric patient
• Lead support groups (currently: System Bariatric Support group/ “Boot Camp”) and track attendance for pre- and post-surgical patients.
• Assist in center development, patient education, and staff education (as needed) on the aspects of diet and nutrition related to metabolic and bariatric surgeries.
• Co-administrator on specific online applications/ software used to support Bariatric patients

Experience

Ambulatory Dietitian Position Requirements

• One year experience in clinical nutrition required.
• Three years long term care experience is preferred.

Education & Licensure

• Degree in Nutrition or related field preferred
• Registered Dietitian credential required
• Maryland Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist is required.

Ambulatory Dietitian Benefits

• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
• At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members wor (king at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.

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