SUMMARY: This position reports to the VP of Nutrition Services and resides in the Mobile, AL area. The Dietitian plans modified diets as requested by the attending medical director, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels’ patients and families on dietary plans, food selections and nutritional principles. Provides in-service training to the nutritional services staff. Facilities are located in Mobile and Daphne. Position offers mileage reimbursement and competitive pay. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide menu nutritional analysis as needed for clients. Support the facilities nutrition needs by assisting with menu creation and client based nutritional requests. Maintain a current understanding of MNT related to the healthcare/hospital environment (specifically enteral and parental nutrition and texture modification diets). Have a working knowledge of the different nutritional standards under the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for multiply age groups. Consults with patients and families regarding dietary needs and goals. Plans modified diets as requested by the medical director/medical staff. Monitors patient care regarding nutrition and diets. Performs nutritional assessments (quarterly and annual) and dietary planning as needed. Communicates patient special nutritional needs to the Food Service Director in a timely manner. Supports facility quality & performance improvement goals. Participates in the Nutrition Care committee. Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition. Certifications: CDR certified. Pennsylvania licensure as a registered dietitian preferred. Computer Skills: Must be proficient in all computer applications in particular menu analysis programs. Working knowledge of basic computing and MS Excel spreadsheet programs Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: Two or more years’ experience in residential care facility preferred. Entry level applicants welcome. Able to handle multiple tasks in a changing work environment. Work well under deadline focused conditions. Excellent communication and research skills. Requires occasional travel to client locations within PA to accommodate clients’ needs. Must provide own transportation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb stairs, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to multi-task and tolerate frequent interruptions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in a clinical setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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