Registered Dietitian PT

Overview

STGi is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide services at Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

• Independently plans, develops, and directs all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Supports the facility’s mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran’s family and the community.
• Gathers nutritional data and evidence to diagnose nutrition-specific problems for patients. Develops and implements an individualized, specialized plan for medical nutrition therapy in accordance with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives. Develops clinically significant goals that will resolve the nutrition diagnosis.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Evaluates the patient’s response to care based on identified, measurable outcomes and revises the plan appropriately as condition changes. Refers patient for other counseling, community, or home health services as appropriate. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, incorporating a learning approach that considers the cultural, religious, educational and medical situation of the patient.
  
  Adapts nutrition education materials and counseling techniques to client’s level of understanding.
• Manages the VA MOVE Weight Management Program and conducts group education for weight management classes. Provides individual weight management counseling, when clinically appropriate, for MOVE Program patients. Completes comprehensive pre- and post-surgery assessment of bariatric surgery candidates.
• Serves as the nutrition expert on the interdisciplinary treatment team which includes physicians, nurses, and other allied health care professionals. Collaborates with and advises interdisciplinary health care team of nutritional recommendations, goals, and efficacy of nutrition therapy.

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Medical Records and computer maneuverability.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN).
• Preferred one (1) year of recent experience clinical nutrition practice experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university and completed a didactic program in dietetics accredited by ACEND/CADE.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) advanced practice credential relevant to the area of practice (CNSC, CSR, CSG, CDE, or CSO).
• Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as confirmed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Respond to any medical emergency within the clinic, where a fast walk or job may be necessary to provide assistance.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.