Registered Dietitian

Overview CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Clinic CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching Retirement Programs Wellness Program If you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today! Responsibilities Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients with medical conditions requiring dietary modification. Provides nutrition education to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Participates in overall program development and implementation, quality improvement and promotional activities of the department. 1. Assesses patient education needs and develops individualized education plan 2. Provides initial and follow-up consultations for diabetes patients and others requiring dietary modifications including patients planning bariatric surgery 3. Teaches Diabetes diet principles, disease process and treatment in group and individual sessions 4. Evaluates and develops teaching tools for use in education activities 5. Assists patients with setting goals to achieve optimal diabetes self management and monitors patient outcomes 6. Communicates with health team members (physicians, nurses, LCSW) regarding patient education and outcomes 7. Participates in departmental continuous quality improvement projects including patient chart reviews Qualifications Job Requirements / Qualifications BS Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics Registered Dietitian Master degree in related field preferred.

Created: 2024-10-29