Bariatric Ambulatory Dietitian

Overview

Bariatric Ambulatory Dietitian position in Salisbury, MD at Tidal Health Primary & Specialty Care, Family Medicine Clinic-Salisbury.

Location:

Salisbury, MD;
Facility:
Tidal Health Primary & Specialty Care;
Department:
Family Medicine Clinic-Salisbury.

Schedule:

Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

The Ambulatory Dietitian ensures quality and therapeutic nutritional services are provided to medical weight loss and bariatric surgery patients. The RD assists in planning, organization and development of the overall operations of the Medical Weight Loss & Bariatric Nutrition department in cooperation with the Bariatric Providers. The RD will have the support of a full-time Medical Assistant designated for the Dietitian.

The RD must hold a Registered Dietitian credential and a Licensed Nutritionist/Dietitian in Delaware and Maryland.

The Ambulatory Registered Dietitian will work Monday - Friday, day shift, with no nights, holidays or weekends; a four-day, ten-hour shift option is available; hybrid work arrangement may be available. This position supports the bariatric community to foster positive lifestyle changes.

• Provide nutrition guidance and counseling to metabolic and bariatric surgery patients pre- and post-operatively, including development, implementation and monitoring of dietary recommendations for weight loss surgery
• Analyze data, assess nutrition status and formulate nutrition care plans
• Co-administer on specific online applications/software used to support Bariatric patients
• Assist in center development, patient education, and staff education on diet and nutrition related to metabolic and bariatric surgeries
• Maintain Nutrition guide following current guidelines
• Act as liaison between the weight loss center, the bariatric coordinator, and surgeons at both centers
• Work with the bariatric coordinator to ensure timely submission and accurate nutrition information for pre- and post-surgical patients
• Coordinate with Metabolic and Bariatric System (MBS) Coordinator in all aspects of dietary services for the metabolic and bariatric patient
• Lead support groups (e.g., System Bariatric Support group / “Boot Camp”) and track attendance for pre- and post-surgical patients
• Participate in metabolic and bariatric surgery team rounds/meetings and assigned committees
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other allied health staff to provide patient care
• Participate in quality improvement activities required to meet MBSAQIP Accreditation
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary for program growth

• One year of experience in clinical nutrition preferred
• Degree in Nutrition or related field preferred
• Delaware & Maryland Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist is required
• Team members working at least 36 hours per pay period (based on 12-hour shift schedules) or at least 37.5 hours for non-12-hour shift schedules; part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union

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