Registered Dietitian

Description

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. TOA concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system which allow our patients to live their best life. Ninety plus years later we are advancing the practice of orthopaedic surgery throughout the state.

There are a number of reasons why TOA is an employer of choice; here are a few of them:

• Stability- TOA has been in Middle Tennessee since 1926 and has expanded to over 20+ locations across the state!
• Impact- TOA’s team members use our careers – whether in our clinics or our business office – to make a positive difference in the community by building relationships and helping patients live their best life.
• Work Environment- The TOA team focuses on fostering an excellent working environment; one of positivity, collaboration, job satisfaction, and engagement.
• Total Rewards- TOA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, and more. Our 401(k) plan provides a company match, safe harbor match and profit-sharing match to go along with your contributions.

TOA is seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian to provide services for our Middle Tennessee orthopaedic clinics. This is a remote position with the occasional in office work within the Middle TN area. Our Registered Dietitians provide all services including nutritional assessments and documentation, coaching and motivational interviewing, obtaining physician referrals, understanding insurance codes, and participation in site visits. 

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Nutrition Coaching and Counseling (starting at ~10 appointments per week). 
• Charting and Documentation. 
• Scheduling.  
• Insurance Coding and Self-Pay Billing.
• Patient document upload and file organization. 
• Attend monthly meetings with the billing/coding team. 
• Attend meetings with the VOI team when available. 
• Site visits and ongoing communication with site managers. 
• Calling healthcare provider practices for external referrals, office notes, labs.
• Conducting team talks for student-athletes. 
• School visits for nutrition seminars. 
• Corporate wellness webinars. 
• Medical specialties: 

      o Dietetics 

      o Outpatient Counseling 

      o Weight Loss  

      o Medical Nutrition Therapy 

      o Diabetes 

      o Sport Nutrition

• Additional responsibilities may apply.

Requirements

• Registration by the CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration).
• TN State License.
• 3 years applicable RDN experience
• Outpatient experience is preferred, but not required.
• HIPAA Compliance. 
• Insurance billing and coding knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.

TOA is an equal opportunity employer. TOA conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers.