Dietitian
- THE LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
- Ashland, WI
- 5mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
Essential Functions of the Job: [Other duties may be assigned.]
Assess patients eating habits, including intake and nutritional content, as part of their overall health care
Provide in-depth counseling (in-person and virtually) to individual patients about eating habits and how they impact overall health
Assess health education needs and teach patients about food selection and nutrition labeling
Provide customized nutrition information of individual patients
Teach patients with diabetes how to plan their meals to balance their blood glucose levels
Educate pediatric patients and parents on the 5-2-1-0 program
Plans and administers therapeutic treatment by telephonic/ telehealth methodologies as indicated by patient needs and state guidelines.
Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing treatment to patients.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in nutrition or dietetics or related degree. Two or more years of experience in nutrition counseling, some of which must include working with diverse and underserved/underinsured populations. Experience with diabetes education preferred.
Additional Skills Knowledge
Considerable knowledge of clinical applications of nutrition, practices of nutrition and nutritional requirements in health and diseases, such as diabetes; Strong skills in counseling and educating patients; Ability to assist in development and implementation of care plans for patients.
Preferred Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Health Record Database software and Word Processing software.
Required Credentials, Certification, Licensure
Within twelve months of hire, registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and certification by the State of Wisconsin, if not already certified, required.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 24 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical and dental insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank
403(b) with a 4% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Tuition reimbursement
Health and Wellness reimbursement program
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program
Our Mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of our communities with an integrated array of quality services and actively remove barriers to wellness.
NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.