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GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ADMINISTRATIVE Registered Dietitian in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:32 Do you want to be part of Love + Medicine at Gundersen? Our Nutrition Therapy department is now hiring a Registered Dietician to join our outpatient care team! This is a diverse role within the growing department and a great opportunity for someone who is driven and enjoys taking on new challenges. What you will do: Outpatient Registered Dietitian who will provide medical nutrition therapy to patients referred to the RD for a variety of diagnoses/ reasons such as unintended weight loss, obesity, elimination diet/ food intolerances, wound healing, post Nissen diet, CHF, fatty liver, celiac, gut health, and sports nutrition. What you will get: 0.8 FTE, 32-hours a week Location: La Crosse, Onalaska & Tomah Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work. Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live. What you will need: Bachelor\'s Degree in Dietetics Registered as a Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) and Registered Dietitian State Certification or Licensure (CD) in the state(s) of practice. If you are looking to be a part of a stable and growing mission-driven organization, this may be the right opportunity for you!Job Description: The Registered Dietitian works with other members of the health care team to assess, educate and promote optimal nutrition, eating behaviors, feeding skills and health status of patients/clients seen in the Gundersen Health System and in the community. Major Responsibilities: 1. Assesses, diagnoses, develops, and implements nutrition plans with supervising medical staff in order to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. a. Uses assessment skills and appropriate risk assessment tools to identify patients with actual or potential health care needs that would require care coordination, therapy, primary care needs, or other referrals. b. Explores patient\'s understanding and knowledge of current health status and administers medical nutrition therapy in a tangible and accessible way. c. Performs high quality, cost effective, ongoing medical nutrition therapy in consultation with supervising medical staff to promote optimal health. 2. Serves as nutrition content expert within multidisciplinary team (internal and external) a. Consults with of physicians, psychologists, therapists, physician assistants, nurses, case managers, other dietitians, and other members of multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, cost-effective referral and consultation for patients. b. Provides education for departmental colleagues and rotational learners, medical staff,... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/4535E32257C34D1F