Dietitian - Owensboro Health
Leitchfield, KY 42754
About the Job
Job Summary
Provides clinical expertise and care related to nutritional support in an outpatient setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs for patients concerning nutrition.
- Offers general health management for nutrition patients and groups. Distributes education literature to patients.
- Responsible for community programming and education.
- Oversees the weight management program for adults.
- Coordinates and helps to facilitate children's weight management program.
- Conducts presentations to groups of all sizes regarding nutrition education/cooking classes.
- Provides education and training for patients and healthcare providers on the theories, principles, and practices of specialized nutritional support.
- Participates in and generates research and outcomes studies relating to specialized nutritional support.
- Represents Healthpark in community as nutrition expert.
- Writes articles for local newspapers, speaks to groups, and regularly speaks with media on topics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Service Management required upon hire OR
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Nutrition required upon hire OR
- Bachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
- A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- No experience required
- Dietitian - Licensed Dietitian in the state of Kentucky required within 120 days of employment in this position AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Sitting: Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
- Climbing: Rarely
- Bending/Stooping: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Never
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Source : Owensboro Health
