Job Description:
Our client is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian in Columbus GA to provide nutritional care for both inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments managing physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements and delivering effective nutrition education to patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients to evaluate dietary needs based on health conditions medical history and lifestyle factors.
- Oversee and implement physicianprescribed diets and nutritional supplements to ensure patients receive appropriate nutritional therapy tailored to their medical conditions.
- Provide ongoing education to patients families and caregivers on dietary requirements nutrition plans and the importance of proper nutrition in managing and improving health conditions.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals including doctors nurses and other care team members to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to patient care particularly for complex cases requiring specialized diets.
- Monitor and track patient progress regularly adjusting nutrition plans as needed based on improvements setbacks or changes in health status.
- Develop individualized care plans for patients with specific dietary needs such as diabetes renal issues and heart disease ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input on the nutritional aspect of patient care and discuss potential adjustments to treatment plans.
- Conduct research and stay updated on the latest advancements in dietetics and nutrition to offer evidencebased advice and innovative solutions to patient care.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing dietary practices and maintain accurate uptodate records for all patients.
MustHaves:
- Bachelors degree in Dietetics Nutrition or a related field.
- Registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration or eligible.
- Licensed Dietitian as required per state regulations (Georgia).
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