Clinical Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States The Emily Program Full time

Vision Statement: We strive for a society where individuals maintain harmonious relationships with food, body image, and weight, ensuring that those facing eating disorders can find a path to recovery. Our commitment to providing exceptional, personalized care is rooted in the belief that it leads to sustainable recovery. Our multidisciplinary teams consist of compassionate and dedicated professionals who work collaboratively to deliver the highest standard of evidence-based care for our clients across various levels of treatment.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Position Overview:
The Clinical Nutrition Specialist plays a vital role in delivering optimal nutritional therapy to patients. This includes conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments, formulating care plans, monitoring ongoing medical conditions, providing nutrition education, and engaging in multidisciplinary communication to ensure exemplary patient care and nutrition guidance for patients, their families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct initial nutritional assessments to determine dietary needs based on age, health conditions, and individual requirements.
• Evaluate dietary intake for adequacy and appropriateness, identifying any nutrient imbalances or excessive consumption of specific foods.
• Assess the use of compensatory behaviors, including exercise, purging, and dietary supplements.
• Develop and implement patient-centered nutrition care plans tailored to individual assessments.
• Create and manage personalized meal plans to meet identified nutritional needs.
• Evaluate and monitor the appropriateness of physical activity plans.
• Complete initial assessments within 48 hours of admission, along with weekly follow-ups and discharge assessments as per established standards.

Qualifications:

  • Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the relevant state
  • A minimum of one year of clinical experience
  • Preferred experience in treating eating disorders
Employee Benefits:
We recognize the significance of a comprehensive benefits package. For full-time employees, we provide:
  • Health insurance options (HSA and PPO) with HSA or FSA plans
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan eligibility after two months of employment
  • 401(k) matching up to 50% of contributions, capped at 6% of compensation
Paid time off is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with the first full pay period, including seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.

Educational Opportunities:
As a leader in the treatment of eating disorders, we are dedicated to fostering career development and providing robust clinical education. We collaborate with educational institutions to offer ongoing training and continuing education opportunities through webinars and in-person events, continually developing new programs to enhance our staff's skills and knowledge.

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