Company Description
THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND
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Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.
Job Description
Outpatient Bariatric Dietitian
Full-Time - Day
Baltimore, MD
Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world class 800-bed, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center.
We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Collaborates with members of the healthcare team and provides nutrition care to patients in the UMMC Center for Weight Management and Wellness.
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Performs initial nutrition assessments, re-assessments, and documents in the electronic medical record, following department and professional protocols.
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Provides individual and group counseling and education to pre and post bariatric surgery patients with diverse backgrounds.
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Creates, manages, and delivers online medical nutrition therapy using telehealth and Blackboard educational system. Facilitates an in-person and online support group.
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Attends clinic meetings and travels between clinic sites when appropriate.
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Participates in outpatient team meetings, supports outpatient team goals and shares knowledge in area of specialty where appropriate.
As a Team Member at UMMC, you’ll experience:
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A supportive and collaborative work environment
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A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!
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A highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against to market standards.
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Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for your graduate degree.
Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field required.
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Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) required.
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Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist required.
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Requires travel between off site clinics and evening classes (5:30p-7p) on occasion.
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