CLINICAL DIETITIAN - KALAMAZOO, MI
Job Description
Schedule: Monday- Friday with Rotating Weekends and Holidays. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!
Open to RD Eligible and Experienced Dietitians.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service. TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Full-Time) to join our inpatient and outpatient nutrition teams at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Ascension Borgess Hospital is a teaching medical center with 24/7 care emergency care, a level II trauma center with 350+ beds with many specialties including advanced heart care, a comprehensive stroke care, cancer care as well an accredited bariatric and weight management clinic.
This dietitian will be providing medical nutrition therapy and education to a variety of patients. This may include but are not limited to weight management and bariatrics; diabetes education, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, malnutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, nutrition support and general healthy eating.
If you are seeking a fun place to live and work, then the Kalamazoo area could be for you!! The city offers much to do and is around the corner from hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails and a short drive to the beach.
Touchpoint reimburses our dietitians for their annual professional fees including CDR fees, Academy or ASPEN annual membership and state license fees!
Touchpoint encourages our clinical dietitians to pursue advanced clinical certifications such as CDCES, CNSC, CSO, etc. We offer a $2,500 one-time salary increase for successfully obtaining an advanced certification.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides medical nutrition therapy including nutrition assessment, diet modification, nutrition education, and intervention for the patient population
Follows all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual
Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies
Trains and mentors patient services staff and interns as applicable
Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs
Qualifications:
Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing/Credentialing Board, in states where required
One (1) year of hospital experience, preferred
Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming
Apply to TouchPoint today!
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.
Req ID: 1350240
TouchPoint
Jillian Leshner
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Application Instructions
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Apply OnlinePosted: 11/5/2024
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: 1350240