Clinical Dietitian - Diabetes Obesity Medicine

Description

Medical Group Practices

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 78010

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus: Bonus amounts prorated for part-time hires and per-dem hires are ineligible.Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth employees are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian and Obesity Medicine role directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsible for performing nutritional assessments, developing, and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with providers and health team members. This role functions as a technical resource for nutrition support services in the development of clinical nutrition research studies, proposals and protocols.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education:Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required. Must hold Clinical Nutrition Support Clinician credential within 18 months of start date or possess a Master's Degree.
2. License/Certifications:Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification within 18 months of start date if not already certified. Registration by the American Dietetic Association required.
3. Experience: Three years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and outpatients preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Maintenance of above credential for a minimum of two years by the time of application. Documentation of 2000 hours of specialty practice experience in obesity and weight management while holding one of the aforementioned credentials within the past five years
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $77,147.20to $104,353.60per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact brandy.buchstaber@mainehealth.org