Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Registered Dietitian in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Overview
CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Clinic
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching Retirement Programs
Wellness Program
If you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!
Responsibilities
Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients with medical conditions requiring dietary modification. Provides nutrition education to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Participates in overall program development and implementation, quality improvement and promotional activities of the department.
Assesses patient education needs and develops individualized education plan
Provides initial and follow-up consultations for diabetes patients and others requiring dietary modifications including patients planning bariatric surgery
Teaches Diabetes diet principles, disease process and treatment in group and individual sessions
Evaluates and develops teaching tools for use in education activities
Assists patients with setting goals to achieve optimal diabetes self management and monitors patient outcomes
Communicates with health team members (physicians, nurses, LCSW) regarding patient education and outcomes
Participates in departmental continuous quality improvement projects including patient chart reviews
Qualifications
Job Requirements / Qualifications
BS Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
Registered Dietitian
Master degree in related field preferred.
Pay Range
$22.89 - $33.20 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
