Outpatient Bariatric Dietitian - Full Time

• Under general supervision, collaborates with members of the healthcare team and provides nutrition care to patients in the UMMC Center for Weight Management and Wellness.
• Performs initial nutrition assessments, re-assessments, and documents in the electronic medical record, following department and professional protocols.
• Provides individual and group counseling and education to pre and post bariatric surgery patients with diverse backgrounds.
• Creates, manages, and delivers online medical nutrition therapy using telehealth and Blackboard educational system. Facilitates an in-person and online support group. 
• Attends clinic meetings and travels between clinic sites when appropriate.
• Participates in outpatient team meetings, supports outpatient team goals and shares knowledge in area of specialty where appropriate.
• Requires travel between off site clinics and evening classes on occasion.

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field required.
• Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) required. Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist required.
• Four (4) years clinical experience is required as a Registered Dietitian at a hospital facility, including completion of UMMC initial review required.
• Prior completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or Active Specialty Certification: CNSC, CDE, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC is required. Maintenance of 30 CEUs/2 years (20 CEU in a specialty area every two years) is required.
• Current on all mandatory classes/training Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology as they relate to nutrition is required to make clinical decisions regarding a patient’s nutritional care plan.

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