Registered Dietitian

The Registered Dietitian integrates the clinical aspects of dietetics, weight management, corporate and community wellness and performance fueling to provide empowered nutritional care, programming and education to the Twin Cities Orthopedics community.

Full-time role, Monday - Friday, 7/8am - 5/6pm + some weekend events out of our Edina, Burnsville, Eagan, Maple Grove & Woodbury locations.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.

Essential Functions:

• Provide individual therapeutic outpatient nutrition counseling in an orthopedic setting to support patient and client health, activity and wellness goals
• Implement and conduct individual, small and large group nutrition and wellness programs related to weight management, medical nutrition therapy, activity and sports performance, pelvic health and digestive, disordered eating and general health initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to develop and implement solutions for nutrition consultation and education needs
• Introduce self and programs throughout the organization; develop meaningful relationships at multiple clinic sites
• Foster community relationships relating to nutrition services with partners who share the organization's core values; remain active in community projects and outreach initiatives.
• Participate in strategy development and implementation of nutrition-based weight management, digestive health and/or performance nutrition programs
• Provide marketing and discussion of nutrition programs to providers internally and externally
• Developing, evaluating, revising, and organizing educational materials, classes and teaching materials. Able to utilize electronic and audiovisual systems for education purposes appropriately.
• Communicate regularly (multiple times per month) with MDs/physical therapy managers and interdisciplinary team to best implement high quality, collaborative nutrition programs
• Possess an authentic desire to make a difference in the lives of our clients and community
• Ensure goals and strategies of TCO are implemented in the growth and development of nutrition services
• Practice within the scope of MN State rules/regulations
• Monitor payments, attendance, and accountability reports for programs
• Work within set budgets for equipment/supply purchasing
• Maintain safe environment for patients and staff
• Participate in community functions relating to outreach events throughout the year
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from institution credentialed by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics and (ACEND) required
• Completed ACEND accredited supervised practice program
• 2+ years of clinical, corporate wellness, or weight management experience as a registered dietitian; additional sports nutrition, eating disorder, women's health experience preferred.
• Attained and upheld Registered Dietitian (RD, RDN) credentials through Commission on Dietetic Registration. Minnesota dietetic licensure (LD, LDN) within 1 month of hire date.
• Certifications relevant to degree (Master's/PhD, CDR board certifications preferred)

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Convey dietetic profession with confidence and positivity in interdepartmental collaborative settings
• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Apply dietetic care and body composition assessment according to evidence-based patient centered scope of practice guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic during business hours, and extended/ hours for events and programs
• Travel independently throughout the clinic (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic setting; some community outreach settings.

Notes

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.

Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

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