Positions provide nutritional assessments, counseling and follow up. Oversees diabetes education program. Might provide any of the following based upon program, physician and department needs: develop nutrition awareness programs, provides instruction, treatment, education materials, consultations, diet analysis, cooking demonstrations. **In Medical Home Practices (PCMH/CPCI), this role may also work with patients of multiple chronic disease states including Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease, Hypertension, and well states to achieve optimal outcomes post-surgery or per consult request per physician.
Hours:
Full time, day shift
Job Requirements:
As of 1/1/24, new practitioners are required to have a Master’s Degree in Dietetics. If eligible or registered prior to 1/1/24, Bachelor’s Degree is Dietetics is required;
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
CDR Registration & Ohio Licensure
If needed, dietetic limited permit is accepted upon hire required to pass the RD exam within 4 months of hire Applicants not on a limited permit are required to have both licensure and AND registration
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, computer application skills
1-2 years experience in a related field
Job Responsibilities:
Performs relevant calculations which support the therapeutic prescription: BMI; energy/protein/fluid requirements etc. As part (PCMH/CPCI) model also performs relevant calculations which support the therapeutic prescription: BMI; energy/protein/fluid requirements etc. Teaches patients to monitor necessary calculations and leads patient to shared decision making during the readiness assessment. Seeks feedback from patient in self-monitoring and shared decision making.
Performs and records a comprehensive nutritional assessment; identifies actual and potential nutritional risk / problems associated with aging, disease states, treatment etc. As part of (PCMH/CPCI) model also makes recommendations for interventions and provides nutrition education with diabetes self-management training. And all disease and well states per consult. Also stays abreast of all managed care and payer contract requirements and directs care to assist the practice and patients in successful outcomes.
Evaluates laboratory and diagnostic test results for implication in malnutrition and other disease states. As part of the (PCMH/CPCI)model also reviews all results with the patient during the face to face visits.
Demonstrates knowledge of application of medication and nutrition interaction As part of the (PCMH/CPCI) model also interacts with consulting pharmacists on each patients PCMH team and records next steps, goals and barriers for each patient seen
Actively participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team as evidence by: identifying participant/caregiver needs; recommending interventions, and collaborating with team members for mutually determined solutions As part of the (PCMH/CPCI) model also requires visits to multiple sites for face to face meetings/consults. Completes all documentation in the EMR and submit charges to billing process.
Assists with data collection so the practice may understand more fully the return on investment of interactions with patients. Providing quarterly statistics on patient progress, understands billing requirements for incident to billing and follows them explicitly. Manages schedule and is responsible for reaching out to patients to establish care and follow appointments.
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
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