Licensed Dietitian (Senior Level)

Overview

Location: On-site (not remote) Atlanta Hospital 41 Perimeter Center Suite 250 Dunwoody, GA 30346, USA Job Details This position is responsible for the provision of optimal nutrition therapy to all patients by conducting detailed nutrition assessments, developing care plans, monitoring on-going medical conditions, providing nutrition education, and participating in multi-disciplinary rounds/communication in order to provide superlative patient care and nutrition education to patients, patient families and staff. Major Accountabilities: * Completes the following nutritional assessments: initial nutritional state, nutrition needs, identifies nutrient requirements according to age, disease, and individual needs. * Assesses adequacy and appropriateness of dietary intake including nutrient imbalance, avoidance or excessive intake of certain foods or food groups as a means of manipulating or controlling weight. * Evaluates use of compensatory behaviors including exercise, vomiting, colonic cleanses, diuretic use, laxative use, diet pill use, and/or insulin adjustments. * Creates initial nutrition assessment (within 48 hours of admission), weekly nutrition follow up assessments, and nutrition discharge assessment within timeframe specified in the Standard of Care-Nutrition. Qualifications: -Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration -Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in practicing state (GEORGIA) -At least 8 years of clinical experience -Experience in treating eating disorders preferred

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in Georgia (GA)
• 10+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Clinical dietitian
  • Nutrition
  • eating disorders
• Are you aware this role requires "on call" rotation with a cell phone for emergencies?

Benefits

Company

Our client is a Mental Health Care company that is driving the standard of care in Eating Disorder Treatment.