Registered Dietitian - Family Practice Residency

the clinical dietitian is responsible for the nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education of mmci patients through an integrated approach to nutrition care.

join a team where no two days look the same.

we’re seeking a motivated and compassionate registered dietitian to support both our family practice and digestive health clinics. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with a wide variety of patient needs, this role offers the perfect blend of collaboration, autonomy, and clinical diversity.

in this unique split role, you’ll work with patients across two service lines, providing a broad and rewarding mix of clinical experiences. A significant portion of your time will focus on weight management, helping patients create sustainable lifestyle changes to meet their health goals.

• provide individualized nutrition counseling to patients in family practice and digestive health settings.
• support and guide patients through weight management, including medical weight loss programs.
• collaborate closely with providers to create nutrition plans that align with patient diagnoses and care plans.
• educate patients on topics such as healthy eating patterns, digestive health, chronic disease prevention, and behavior modification.
• build strong, ongoing relationships with patients to help them make meaningful and lasting change.
• participate in program development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• variety that keeps you engaged: alternate between family practice and digestive health, offering rich clinical exposure.
• a strong focus on patient impact: play a key role in helping patients navigate their weight‑management journey.
• room to grow: opportunities for professional development, program involvement, and expansion of specialty skills.
• a supportive, collaborative culture: work alongside a multi‑disciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care.

field of study: bachelor's degree

dietetics

or

bachelor's degree, related field

licenses/certifications: licensed dietitian nutritionist - illinois department of financial and professional regulation (idfpr)

and

registered dietitian (rd) - commission on dietetic registration (cdr)

work experience: healthcare, 1+ years

required english skills: basic reading skills, basic writing skills, basic oral skills, communication skills

ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker interaction with a wide variety of people maintain confidential information ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

computer skills: intermediate computer knowledge: ability to troubleshoot minor problems within a windows os, operates within a network environment, uses spreadsheet, database, word processing, and internet applications proficiently. Learns new applications without difficulty and is able to aid others in immediate work area with computer questions.

• responsible for nutritional assessment completions 100% per policy
• meets charting guidelines 100% of the time determined by chart audits
• provides quality medical nutrition therapy as appropriate on patient care units including necessary follows and in accordance with facility policy
• performs nutrition focus physical exams as medically appropriate for the diagnosis of malnutrition.
• participates in the…