Bariatric Dietitian

Bariatric Dietitian

Come work for the worlds leading private employer of Registered Dietitians!

Sodexo is seeking a part-time (8-16 hours/week) Outpatient Bariatric Dietitian for Appalachian Regional Healthcare located in Hazard, KY. This is a hybrid (remote and on-site work) position, for a dietitian with experience in working with the bariatric patient population.

Benefits:

• reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal
• three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year
• reimbursement for continuing education events

The successful candidate will:

• perform initial nutrition assessments and preoperative nutrition guidance and education;
• counsel post-op patients to ensure dietary compliance, nutritional adequacy and formulation of weight management goals;
• collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to recommend, implement, and monitor nutrition interventions with overall improvement in clinical outcomes; and
• participate in quality improvement projects within the bariatrics clinic.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• Registered Dietitian credentials and licensed in KY;
• previous experience with bariatric surgery in an internship or previous work;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and interdisciplinary team members;
• the proven ability to effectively engage, motivate and influence others regarding their nutrition; and
• a commitment to continued education in the bariatrics and weight management field.

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Working for Sodexo:
Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. As the largest private employer of dietitians, we have tremendous job opportunities for registered dietitians who are looking to get more out of their career!

Employees who work in Healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and provide proof of vaccination.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) (Note: For those seeking registration after 2023, this must be a masters degree)

Credentials Requirement:

• Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire. In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
• Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice

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