Pediatric Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Portsmouth, Virginia, United States AIMS Locum Tenens LLC Full time

Benefits:

  • 401(k) Plan
  • Competitive Salary
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance

Job Overview:

AIMS Locum Tenens LLC is in search of a skilled Dietitian to deliver specialized nutritional care and guidance to pediatric outpatients. The Dietitian will serve as a crucial link between the Nutrition Management Department and young patients, assessing their nutritional requirements, formulating personalized dietary plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team. This position also entails involvement in educational initiatives, research, and clinical studies aimed at enhancing pediatric nutritional care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clinical Privileges: Provide services within the authorized scope as designated by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Director.
  • Contractual Duties: Execute responsibilities as outlined in the basic contract.
  • Patient Liaison: Facilitate communication between the Nutrition Management Department and pediatric patients to ensure seamless care coordination.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain necessary records and reports in accordance with MTF standard operating procedures.
  • Nutritional Evaluation: Gather and analyze relevant nutritional data, including medication history, clinical symptoms, lab results, and dietary history for pediatric patients.
  • Dietary Analysis: Calculate nutrient and energy intake and assist in evaluating dietary history data.
  • Pediatric Nutrition Counseling: Provide specialized dietary guidance for pediatric patients with specific nutritional management needs.
  • Assessment Development: Contribute to the creation of assessment techniques and educational protocols for pediatric patients facing complex nutritional challenges.
  • Professional Development: Educate medical residents, interns, and other healthcare professionals on pediatric nutrition management.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams, working alongside physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
  • Care Planning: Review medical records and collaborate with team members to devise and implement nutritional care aligned with overall treatment objectives.
  • Complex Nutritional Care: Offer dietary counseling and nutrition services for pediatric patients with intricate dietary management requirements.
  • Patient Compliance Strategies: Develop tailored approaches to ensure adherence to dietary plans.
  • Diet Histories: Conduct comprehensive diet histories to understand patients' food habits and preferences.
  • Data Analysis: Evaluate anthropometric data and dietary needs from patient records.
  • Dietary Planning: Create individualized dietary plans based on disease understanding and patient nutritional status.
  • Implementation of Dietary Regimens: Execute appropriate dietary plans in consultation with healthcare providers.
  • Documentation: Accurately record nutritional assessments and follow-up visits in patient medical records.
  • Patient Education Coordination: Oversee pediatric dietetic education activities, including the development of instructional materials.
  • Research Engagement: Participate in applied nutritional research and clinical studies.
  • Outcome Monitoring: Systematically assess practice effectiveness and suggest improvements.
  • Laboratory Data Assessment: Evaluate nutritional status through laboratory data interpretation.
  • Diet Evaluation: Review diet history and food frequency data to inform care plans.
  • Diet Modification: Adjust dietary plans considering various nutritional factors.
  • Alternative Dietary Plans: Provide alternative plans for food allergies or dietary preferences.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition from an accredited institution.
  • Certification: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
  • Experience: At least two years of experience in pediatric nutrition, preferably in an outpatient context.
  • Licensure: Active and unrestricted license to practice dietetics in any U.S. state or territory.

Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of pediatric nutrition.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Strong communication skills for effective patient counseling.
  • Competence in evaluating and adjusting dietary plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer: AIMS Locum Tenens LLC is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



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