Overview Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Rehab PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts 1-2 days/week. (7hour days) Fort Sanders Regional Overview: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 541 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients. Position Summary: Assesses individual diet habits, counsels on diet modifications, and provides nutritional education to referred patients with chronic diseases. Recruiter:Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107 Responsibilities + Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards. + Performs nutritional assessments as determined. + Attends health care team meetings regularly to discuss patient care needs. + Educates patients on long term nutritional care through individual counseling, group classes and community speaking engagements. + Updates nutrition education materials and lesson plans on a regular basis. + Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel. + Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. + Maintains department records, reports and files as required. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum Experience: One (1) year ADA approved experience or MS Nutrition plus six (6) months ADA approved experience Licensure Requirements: Must hold current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must hold a current license from the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards. Apply/Share Job Title CLIN DIETITIAN ID 4008452 Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Department Name CARDIAC REHAB