Pediatric Transplant Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist
| Company | Intermountain Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Lehi, UT, USA |
| Salary | $30.94 – $47.77 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- For graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a minimum of a master’s degree by an accredited university. Education is verified.
- Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level competency-based dietitian nutritionist program.
- State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians. If the primary state of practice requires licensure or certification, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process in multiple patient populations and/or disease types.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research to clinical practice.
Responsibilities
- Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions and or in specialized populations.
- Uses the Nutrition Care Process to facilitate the provision of more complex nutrition care with moderate autonomy and supportive guidance from advanced practice dietitians.
- Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
- Uses technology in estimating needs and nutrition goals (ex: indirect calorimetry, nutrient analysis software, glucometers, etc.).
- Mentors newly graduated dietitians, dietetic interns, and clinical diet techs.
- Applies research to improve patient outcomes. Implements the latest evidence-based care with the interdisciplinary team and in updating care practices/processes within the facility.
- Manages nutrition care across the continuum including durable medical equipment order writing.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist order writing privileges per policy/protocol.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 or more years of dietetics experience in a clinical setting, preferred.
- Experience in managing patients in a specialty area, preferred.
- Relevant dietetics-related specialty practice credential (CNSC, CSP, CDCES, CSO, CSR, CSOWM, etc.), preferred.
- Experience in pediatric, nutrition support, transplant, cardiac, liver, or renal nutrition is preferred.