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Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more! For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects of the Nutrition Care Process. Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in accordance with The Dietitian Practice Act and National Standards of Care as identified by professional Dietetic and Nutrition Support Organizations. Implement appropriate patient-centered nutrition interventions and goals. Leads the patient care team in development and implementation of nutrition plan of care. Communicate with patients, patient family members and other members of the health care team in a timely, professional and effective manner. Provide guidance in The Nutrition Care Process and manage per Provider ordered protocols the delivery of Medical Nutrition Therapy. Includes managing per Provider orders and/or protocols the provision of specialized nutrition support for clients receiving home nutrition support therapies. Act as a patient liaison to coordinate care with internal and external members of the interdisciplinary team. Precept Dietetic Interns. Assist in quality improvement initiatives to support departmental and organizational goals. Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employee and community audiences.

Job Requirements

Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University

Required: Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field; graduate after January 2024

Experience

Preferred: 1-2 years clinical experience

Preferred: Experience in application of Nutrition Diagnostics and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Preferred: Experience in provision of specialized nutrition support

Skills

Reading, writing, mathematic calculations pertinent to position, computer skills

Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups

Able to follow direction and work congenially as a team player

Able to sit or stand for long periods of time

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Registered Dietitian with applicable State Licensure Required: Maintains Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Required: Maintains applicable State Licensure Preferred: Board certification in advanced specialty practice