A Children's Residence in Rochester is currently seeking a Dietician to join their growing team.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 5pm
- Patient Population: Ages 5-22, IDD
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing screening of new clients for nutritional risk/need for nutritional assessment primarily in the residential programs
- Making recommendations to the admissions committee about the ability of the team to meet the nutritional health needs of potential clients
- Performing nutritional assessments, including evaluation of height, weight, and BMI-for-age (using the CDC growth charts), estimation of energy, protein, and fluid needs versus intake (with a strong collaboration with nursing and PCP on bowel management), diagnosis of current nutrition problems, recommendations and follow up for nutrition interventions and goals
- Corresponding and collaborating with Case Managers, Clinicians, Nurses, Physicians, Educators, Therapists, and direct staff to develop and implement appropriate nutrition interventions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field allowing pursuit of licensure.
- Completion of dietetic internship
- Current state licensure and registration or eligibility to obtain.
Desired Skills:
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Experience with Developmental Disabilities
