Clinical Dietitian - WM - Hire On Incentive

Clinical Dietitian - Weight ManagementSumma Health - Akron City CampusFull-Time / 40 Hours / DaysMon-Fri - 8a-4:30pHire On Incentive $5,000**If you are passionate about nutrition, enjoy building meaningful patient relationships, and want to make a real difference in the lives of those working toward better health, we'd love to have you join our team!SummaryProvides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients enrolled in the Summa Health Non-Surgical and Surgical Weight Management Programs, as well as to other patients of the Bariatric Care Center needing MNT. Provides discharge teaching regarding post-op diet protocols to all surgical patients. Teaches classes in each program. Manages all phone calls from patients with nutrition questions. Reviews nutritional value lab results and implements standing orders for vitamin replacement. Collaborates with surgeons, physicians, psychologists, nurses and all other members of the weight management treatment team.Formal Education RequiredBachelor’s degree in Nutrition or closely related field of studyRegistered and licensed dietitian (RD)Experience & Training Required1-2 years of position related experience in the care of patients d needing non-surgical and surgical weight management strongly preferredCertified as Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or willing to obtain within 1-2 years.Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:Ability to operate a computerPopulation Specific Competency: ability to effectively interact with patients/customers who are of varying degrees of overweight and obesity, with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignityEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled$28.10/hr - $42.15/hrThe salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Supplemental Life and AD&DDependent Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityAccident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical IllnessRetirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent CareEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Identity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEducation AssistanceDaily Pay