Atlanta, Georgia
Job description
Clinical Dietician- Diabetes & Bariatrics
Southern, GA
Competitive Pay & Benefits
The Clinical Dietician- Diabetes & Bariatrics plays an integral role in enhancing patient care through specialized nutrition services, specifically allocated to Diabetes Education (3 days a week) and Bariatric/Metabolic Care (2 days a week). This position is dedicated solely to an outpatient environment and emphasizes personal nutrition counseling alongside group education sessions.
Clinical Dietician- Diabetes & Bariatrics Responsibilities:
Diabetes Education & Management (3 Days/Week):
- Perform thorough nutrition assessments and develop personalized care plans for individuals with prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
- Facilitate one-on-one counseling and conduct outpatient group education sessions that cover carbohydrate counting, meal planning, blood glucose monitoring, and lifestyle changes.
- Track patient progress and collaborate with outpatient primary care and endocrinology teams to modify nutritional strategies as needed.
Bariatric & Metabolic Care (2 Days/Week):
- Provide extensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, counseling, and education for candidates considering bariatric surgery.
- Support patients in navigating structured post-surgical diet plans, micronutrient supplementation, and behavioral strategies aimed at preventing nutritional deficiencies and ensuring long-term success.
- Lead outpatient bariatric group sessions and support gatherings.
General Outpatient Operations:
- Assess outpatient referrals for nutritional risk and deliver prompt, evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
- Accurately document all assessments, educational interactions, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Engage in multidisciplinary outpatient care meetings, quality enhancement projects, and initiatives for program accreditation.
- Act as a clinical nutrition advisor for health center staff and contribute to community education programs.
Clinical Dietician- Diabetes & Bariatrics Requirements:
- A master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or a comparable field is required (unless registered as an RD before January 1, 2024).
- Must be a currently registered Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Must hold or be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Georgia.
- Must achieve the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential within three years of employment.
- Experience or background in diabetes education is preferred, though not required.
- Preferred prior experience with nutrition for pre- and post-surgery bariatric patients.
STEMHUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
