Outpatient Weight Loss Dietitian Specialist

 

Position Title: Outpatient Weight Loss Dietitian Specialist- Charleston, SC 

Reports To: Clinical Nutrition Manager

Location: MUSC Ashley River

Schedule: Mon-Fri

Job Details: RD will have a split position where 70% is weight management center and 30% is in research. Will be responsible for protocol-driven counseling for clinical trials for weight loss. Must obrain CDR Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults within 12 months of hire. Must have >2 years of experience.

Salary: 

Other Forms of Compensation: CEU's, meal plan, CDR /state licensure/AND membership paid, tuition reimbursement 

 

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

 

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Dietitian Specialist to join our Nutrition Team in Charleston, SC.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides /Lead nutrition services in identified specialty area for a minimum of 70% of workload/responsibilities.  Specialty areas include NICU, bariatric, renal, cardiac, diabetes, nutrition support, pediatrics, oncology, transplant, geriatrics, and outpatient services.  Assesses the nutritional status of patients/ residents through documentation in the medical record
• Trains and mentor’s patient/resident services staff and interns as applicable
• Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes
• Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient/resident rights policies
• Participates in patient/resident satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs

 
Qualifications:

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing Board, in states where required
• Two (2) years of experience in area of specialty preferred
• Specialty certification when applicable
• Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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