GI & Hepatology Clinic Registered Dietitian
1 month ago
Columbus
Job Description Scope of responsibilities and accountability: • Collaborate with GI and hepatology providers and staff to support nutritional aspects of patient care and clinical operations, • Serve as liaison between OhioGastro nutrition services and external specialty program(s), • Practice within the scope of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and company policies, • Monitor and support nutrition-related workflows, including patient education and follow-up, • Provide education and training to support staff on GI and liver-specific nutrition topic, • Maintain clinical staff competencies related to nutrition education and dietary protocols, • Assist physicians and leadership with GI and hepatology-related nutrition projects, • Deliver nutrition counseling via telehealth platforms, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care, • Support and manage patients enrolled in retail weight management programs, including goal setting, progress tracking, and behavioral coaching, • Participate in quality improvement programs Major activities and essential job functions: • Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients with GI and liver conditions such as IBD, IBS, celiac disease, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and hepatitis, • Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical data and patient needs, • Educate patients and caregivers on dietary management of GI symptoms, liver disease progression, and transplant preparation, • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care planning, • Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition plans based on labs, symptoms, and treatment goals, • Provide virtual nutrition consultations and follow-ups through secure telehealth platforms, • Manage weight loss and lifestyle modification programs in a retail setting, including product education and nutrition coaching, • Support physician practice through timely documentation and communication, • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality, • Perform other duties as assigned Secondary Job Functions: • Support colleagues with cross-functional tasks, • Maintain HIPAA compliance, • Attend mandatory meetings and professional development sessions, • Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, • Excellent communication and patient education abilities, • Effective time management and prioritization, • Team-oriented with multidisciplinary collaboration skills, • Proficient in EMR, telehealth platforms, and nutrition documentation systems, • Familiarity with retail nutrition services and weight management strategies is a plus Credentials and Experience • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or (preferred) Master’s Degree in Nutrition of Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program, • Experience: 2+ years of clinical nutrition experience. Preferred in gastroenterology, hepatology, transplant nutrition, telehealth, and weight management, • Licensure: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), • Hold Certification/License in good standing in the State of Ohio Special Requirements • Flexibility to adapt to clinic, telehealth, and retail environments, • Willingness to cross-train and support other roles, • Participation in ongoing professional development Physical Demands • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, • Bending, stooping, keyboard use, • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally, • Effective communication in-person, phone, and writing Work Environment • Medical office with direct patient interaction, • Fast-paced, collaborative clinical setting, • Telehealth and retail environments, • Potential exposure to infectious diseases On-going job expectations & competency • Maintain CEUs for licensure and RDN credential, • Orient to new equipment, • Maintain annual fire safety/general safety training, • Maintain HIPAA and nutrition-specific compliance standards