Clinical Dietitian
Summary
Provides medical nutrition therapy, including nutritional assessments, supplements or nutrition support needs, and nutrition education. Requires a Missouri Dietitian license and a master’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition; 2-3 years’ hospital or outpatient experience is preferred.
Highlights
- Experience
- Preferred 2-3 years in hospital and/or outpatient medical nutrition therapy
- Education
- Master's in Dietetics or Nutrition required; bachelor's acceptable for eligible registered dietitians
- License Required
- Dietitian license - State of Missouri
- Reports To
- Coordinator, Clinical Nutrition
- Type
- Part-Time
Job description
SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, Clinical Nutrition provides medical nutrition therapy for patients to help achieve adequate nutritional status. This may include, but is not limited to, nutritional assessments to determine the need for nutritional supplements or nutrition support & nutrition education to help achieve lifestyle changes/diet modifications. The Dietitian is also accountable for completing other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
EXPERIENCE: Prefer 2-3 years, of experience in hospital medical nutrition therapy and/or outpatient medical nutrition therapy. Bachelor's degree is acceptable for registered dietitians and individuals who established CDR exam eligibility on or before December 31, 2023. A master's degree is required for those establishing eligibility on or after January 1, 2024.
LICENSE/CERT: Required: Dietitian - State of Missouri
EDUCATION: Required: Masters - Dietetics, Masters - Nutrition
EXPERIENCE: Prefer 2-3 years, of experience in hospital medical nutrition therapy and/or outpatient medical nutrition therapy. Bachelor's degree is acceptable for registered dietitians and individuals who established CDR exam eligibility on or before December 31, 2023. A master's degree is required for those establishing eligibility on or after January 1, 2024.
LICENSE/CERT: Required: Dietitian - State of Missouri
EDUCATION: Required: Masters - Dietetics, Masters - Nutrition