PRINCIPLE CHOICE HOME HEALTHCARE

Dietitian

POSITION PURPOSE

The dietitian is a health professional who provides expert advice on nutrition and dietary management for clients. A dietitian assesses the nutritional needs of clients, develops and implements personalized eating plans, monitors and evaluates the outcomes, and educates clients on healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices.

ORGANIZATION

This position reports to the Director of Clinical Services.

PREMIER BENEFITS:

• Mileage Reimbursement at $.65/mile
• Comprehensive Full Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision (Benefits begin first of the month following hire date.)
• Competitive Pay
• Federal Holidays Paid, PTO: 15 days accrued annually, Sick: 7 days accrued annually.
• CEU and License costs/Renewals Reimbursement/Annually
• 401(k) plan with associate and employer contribution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct nutritional assessments and consultations for clients with various health conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, allergies, or eating disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans that are evidence-based, client-centered, and culturally appropriate.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to clients and their families, using a variety of methods, such as verbal, written, or visual.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of the nutrition interventions, and modify the plans as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate with other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, or social workers, to ensure coordinated care for clients.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of client information, progress, and outcomes.
• Keep up to date with the latest research and developments in nutrition and dietetics and participate in continuing professional development activities.
• Participation in weekly case conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition and dietetics, from an accredited institution.
• Registration or certification as a dietitian by the relevant authority.
• Active Oklahoma Medical license- in good standing
• 1-2 years recent Home Health experience preferred.
• Active Oklahoma driver’s license
• Current car insurance and registration
• Required vehicle
• Medical knowledge, patience, compassion, kindness, critical thinking skills, knowledge of infection control practices, stamina, and physical endurance, observational skills, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, communication skills, leadership, empathy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as: extensive driving, assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• General office, patient home setting, exposure to infectious diseases, automobile.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Principle Choice Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, parental status, national origin, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non-merit-based factors or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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