Outpatient Registered Dietitian

The Outpatient Dietitian provides evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and nutrition counseling to patients in the outpatient setting, with a primary focus on weight management and additional nutrition-related conditions as referred by providers. The position provides individualized nutrition assessment, education, counseling, goal setting, and follow-up to support sustainable behavior change and improved health outcomes. The Dietitian may support patients using anti-obesity medications and collaborates with providers and the healthcare team to address nutrition-related needs.

This position may provide services at outreach locations as needed. The Outpatient Dietitian is an individual contributor with no direct supervisory or leadership responsibilities.

This position interacts regularly with patients, families, providers, clinical support staff, and community partners. Strong interpersonal communication, patient education, clinical judgment, confidentiality, organization, and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this role.

Hours/Shifts
80 hours bi-weekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday.

Compensation
Hourly wage range: $31.39-$42.20. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings
Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC
Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

• Education/Special Skills: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or similar major.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
• Must be able to attend the work site as scheduled.
• Licensure/Certifications required within 6 months of hire:
  • Licensed as a dietitian with the state of MN licensing board.
  • Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential expected within 2 years of hire. Current CDCES or BC-ADM certification is preferred.
• Work Experience: Experience providing outpatient nutrition counseling, weight management, and/or Medical Nutrition Therapy is preferred. Academic and/or experiential preparation in the care of people with chronic diseases.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both orally and in writing.