JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Dietitian plays a vital role in the healthcare team by providing medical nutrition therapy to patients with various disease states and conditions. This individual collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs. The Clinical dietitian teaches patients how to make nutritionally sound food choices to speed the recovery process, prevent or treat disease, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition or related field.
Preferred/Optional: Master's or doctoral degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: Experience working in a healthcare setting as a dietitian.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Registration eligible at time of hire; and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required within three months of hire.
Preferred/Optional: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration & Certification from an applicable State at time of hire.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.