Functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, and policies and procedures, the Outpatient Services Dietetic Intern performs a variety of specialized duties related to the nutrition counseling of patients / families for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) diet education. This may include but are not limited to diabetes education, weight management, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, malnutrition / weight gain, cancer and nutrition therapy, gastrointestinal disorders and nutrition therapy, sports nutrition or healthy diet. Education: Master’s Degree in Nutrition and completion of dietetic clinic hours is required.Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid unrestricted Limited Permit Dietitian License. Must have shown proof of registration for CDR examination and obtain registration within 6 months of limited permit issuance. Required to travel to off-site clinics. American Dietetic Association membership is preferred. BLS is required.Under the State of Ohio Legislative Service Document #290014The limited permit holder shall practice only under the direct supervision of an Ohio licensed dietitian. The licensed dietitian shall document a supervision plan for the limited permit holder to include specific goals and strategies for assuring competent entry level practice. The supervising dietitian shall periodically document the limited permit holders progress and documentation should be maintained in the licensed dietitians records and be available upon request of the board.Direct supervision of the limited permit holder means that the licensee providing the supervision will be readily available by telecommunication, or in person and the work of the permit holder must be reviewed at least every seven days. The licensee shall comply with standards for professional responsibility and practice set forth in chapter 4759-6 of the Administrative Code.Experience: A minimum of 1,000 plus hours experience through dietetic internship required. Experience working in an outpatient setting is highly desired.Skills: Strong communication and listening skills, demonstrated initiative, and the ability to multi-task are required. Demonstrated leadership and timeliness are also required.
