Job Description

Nutritious Thoughts Full-Time Outpatient Registered Dietitian

Position Details:

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Safety Designation: Not Safety Sensitive

FLSA Status: Non Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

Supervisory: No

Pay Range: $30  per hour with additional benefits and annual raise opportunity

Location: Asheville, NC - Employees must reside in the state of North Carolina.

Start Date: January 2025

Job Summary:  The Registered Dietitian plays a crucial role in supporting individuals by providing in-depth nutrition assessments and personalized nutritional counseling. The Registered dietitian will provide relational care to support each client. This role is responsible for managing a full-time caseload of clients in an outpatient setting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth nutrition assessment for each client
• Develop customized treatment plans based on individuals’ goals, taking into account the clients’ health conditions, relationship with food and body, budget, and personal preferences
• Provide individual and family nutrition education and counseling sessions as needed
• Monitor clients’ progress and make necessary adjustments to their treatment plan to support their journey
• Collaboration with clients’ team to integrate nutrition care into overall client treatment plans
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation, including nutrition assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Stay informed of the latest research and developments in the field of nutrition science to ensure the provision of evidence-based care
• Participate in company meetings and training sessions as required
• Lead one clinical training session per year
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, continuing education, HIPAA privacy, licensure laws, etc.
• Follow Company Policies and Procedures, including communication response times
• Endeavor to meet and maintain company job requirements, including productivity, client retention, meeting attendance, etc.
• Assist with onboarding and development of newly hired dietitians and clinical interns by inviting them to shadow clinical sessions and provide general support and encouragement

Essential Skills

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to develop rapport with clients on an individual basis through a relational care model
• Strong presentation skills and comfortability providing group and classroom-style education/sessions
• Time management and organization
• Proficient in use of Google Workspace, Zoom, Electronic Medical/Health Records, and other platforms

Qualifications

• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Active and in good standing
• North Carolina State Licensure, Active and in good standing
• One year of clinical experience in a setting serving a similar clientele, preferred
• Eligible for or already paneled with commercial insurance providers

Schedule Requirements

• Team members have flexibility in their schedules with the expectation they are meeting the job requirements
• Some choose to work evenings/weekends to meet client and personal needs
• Full-Time position requires 18 – 25 hours of completed client sessions per week with a total of 30-40 work hours per week

Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary with regular need to traverse throughout the office
• Occasional need to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Benefits

• Supportive team environment with like-minded clinicians
• Clinical Supervision: Individual and Group
• In-house Trainings (Provides up to 20 RD CE hours per year)
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Administrative Support
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement account with up to 3% company matching
• Annual state licensure and annual Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Medical Benefits offered
• Liability insurance

About Us:

Nutritious Thoughts is group practice of dietitians helping people improve their relationship with food through one-on-one nutrition counseling and community connection. We support the empowerment of individuals to change their lives through nourishment & healing.

Mission

Through the power of connection and authenticity, we aim to provide compassionate care to every person.

Values

• Inclusion -  Honoring similarities and celebrating differences among our clients, our team and the community. Communicating clearly, deliberately, and equitably.
• Compassion -   Holding space for others’ lived experiences and perspectives with intentionality. Approaching our clients, our team and the community with love and respect.
• Empowerment -  Providing encouragement and support for our clients, team, and community to embody their authentic selves. Equipping individuals with space and strategies to work towards personal growth.
• Connection -   Building trusting relationships through curiosity and vulnerability. Cultivating a space for sharing knowledge, perspectives and experiences within our community.
• Authenticity -  Being true to ourselves, our clients, our team, and the community. Living into our beliefs, values and philosophies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, veteran status, disability, or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, state or federal laws. This policy is applicable to hiring, termination and promotion; compensation; schedules and job assignments; discipline; training; working conditions, and all other aspects of employment. The Company will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is prohibited.

Nutritious Thoughts is actively working to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at all levels of its operations – internally and externally - and is committed to equitable policies and practices. We strongly encourage members of traditionally under-served and under-represented communities to apply to our open positions.

Nutritious Thoughts’ Specialties Include:

• Weight Inclusive Care
• Eating disorders and Disordered Eating Concerns
• Embodiment and Body Image
• Nutrition for Substance Use Recovery
• Nutrition for Competitive and Recreational Athletes
• Chronic Health Concerns: diabetes, digestive issues, food allergies, depression, anxiety, PCOS, gestational/hormonal and reproductive nutrition

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