What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian position at Upland Hills Health?
Position Title: Dietitian
Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus
Role & Department: Staff Dietitian in the Clinical Nutrition Department
Hours & Shift: Part-time to Full-time (.5 to a 1.0 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Role Responsibilities:
- Will complete nutritional assessments and provide nutritional counseling to all patients and residents as needed
- Will design and participate in community nutrition programs
- Must have a thorough knowledge of and utilize current clinical practices of medical nutrition therapy for patients in the following areas: acute care (in-patient), long-term care (SNF), outpatient and community nutrition services.
- Will provide clinical assessments and provide education for patients and families
- Will work with physicians, nursing staff and other ancillary staff professionals to provide high quality care for patients
- Must have clinical knowledge to develop appropriate educational materials for patients served
- Must function as part of the health care team using interdisciplinary approaches in delivering care to patients/residents
- This position also includes the potential to train toward becoming Certified as a Diabetic Educator if desired
- Must participate in organizational and departmental CQI activities
Qualifications:
- Candidates must have a bachelor or advanced degree in Dietetics from an accredited school
- Completion of ADA approved dietetics internship or equivalent education experience
- Be a Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Be licensed as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Wisconsin
- Prefer candidates with at least one full year of work as a Clinical Dietitian, but this is not required
- Prior experience using the EPIC medical record system is preferred but not required
- Previous experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software programs is beneficial
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
- Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
- Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
- Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!
Employment Bonus: This position is eligible for “up to a $5,000.00 Employment Bonus” which is prorated based on the FTE. Bonus payments will be made based on the FTE schedule below:
- 1.0 FTE $5,000
- .9 FTE $4,500
- .8 FTE $4,000
- .7 FTE $3,500
- .6 FTE $3,000
- .5 FTE $2,500
The Employment Bonus will be paid out at set times during the first 3 years of employment in 6 separate equal installments. Those respective bonus payments will be made at the following periods: after completion of 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, 30 months and a final payment at the 3 year anniversary. This Employment Bonus will be paid for Clinical Dietitian positions who are hired at a .5 FTE employment status or greater. Dietitian must continue to be employed at a .5 FTE status or greater at the time each of the bonus payment to be eligible to receive it.
Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: August 22, 2024