Dietitian

*Position:* _Dietitian _

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

*Schedule:* Full Time, Days (ONSITE)

*Organization:* Centra Health

*Facility:* Lynchburg General Hospital

*Location:* Lynchburg, VA

*About Centra Health:*

Set in the heart of Central Virginia, *Centra Health* is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system including four hospitals, a network of medical centers, as well as various specialty and primary care practices located along the Blue Ridge. At Centra, providing excellence in patient care, utilizing the latest evidence-based research, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our belief system. Centra is home to the _Central Virginia Center for Simulation and Virtual Learning_, the only center in Virginia that offers a full range of simulation experiences.

We want to partner with you to live your best life. At Centra, we want to listen carefully and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. As a candidate considering employment with our organization, we want you to understand that it is our mission to help partner with you throughout each stage of your career.

*Job Description:*

The *Dietitian *provides medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based practice to optimize patient care. Provides consultation to the healthcare team to ensure efficient and effective nutrition care to patients. Monitors and evaluates patient care and nutrition outcomes on an ongoing basis. Educates patients, healthcare members, dietetic interns, and members of the community. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities with the Nutrition Services Department. Maintains customer service, patient-centered approach at all times when fulfilling job duties. Meets the qualifications to provide care to patients in the assigned clinical areas.

*Requirements:*

· *Required* Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related fields (Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree). Completed CDR-approved dietetic internship to qualify to take registered exam leading to Registered Dietitian, or entry level Dietitian may be Registration eligible

· Preferred Education: Masters Degree or higher in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

· *Required* Experience: Basic computer skills. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Preferred Experience: Previous clinical work experience

When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidate’s job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

*Be yourself. Be a partner with Centra.*

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift

Work Location: In person

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