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Location

Portland, ME | United States

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Job description

Job Description
RD Nutrition Consultants is currently seeking a Remote-Clinical Dietitian

RD must live in the state of Maine

RD must have Maine-State Licensure

Hours per week: 5-8 hours/wk

Schedule: Flexible

The position is completed remotely via telehealth. The position will provide basic nutrition education via telehealth such as Diabetes, Heart Healthy Nutrition education.

Minimum Bachelor's degree from a university or college and course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), passage of a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Licensed by the State of Maine.

Responsibilities include: collaboration with providers to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling, administers medical nutrition therapy as part of the health care team, establishes treatment plans and communicates with patients regarding program compliance, makes recommendations to primary care providers and assures compliance with standard practices and regulatory requirements. Applicants must have excellent customer service skills

Other information:

Graduate of an Bachelor's Program in Nutrition or related field. Previous work experience with diet modifications in Acute care


Seeking experience with diabetes nutrition counseling & inpatient acute care.

Responsibilities:

Electronic Health Record documentation with use of the nutrition care process, standardized terminology and appropriate forms. Provides evidence based medical nutrition therapy and implements/updates a nutrition plan of care. Provides nutrition counseling and education to optimize nutritional status. Screens for Malnutrition Risk when indicated. Makes referrals to appropriate resources and collaborates with other disciplines as indicated. Performs necessary organizational and administrative duties.


Credentials:

Essential:

• Maine Licensed Dietitian Certification
• RD - Registered Dietitian
• Maine-must live in state for Insurance registration.

Competencies and skills:

Essential:

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
• Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members

Preferred Credentials: Enrolled in Medicare in the state of Maine or willing to be enrolled.

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