Clinical Dietitian- Bariatrics, Augusta- Per Diem

Company: MaineGeneral Health
Location: Augusta
Posted on: July 1, 2020

Job Description:

Clinical Dietitian- Bariatrics, Augusta- Per Diem Per deim Bariatrics 6 East ChestnutAugusta, Maine, 04330United States MaineGeneral Health is a leading health care system that is proud of the culture of excellence, compassion and collaboration that extends to our patients and their families. We are committed to attracting talented, ambitious people who share our values and strive to provide excellent customer service. We are offering an exciting per-diem opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to join the MaineGeneral Health Bariatric Center team. This position is Responsible for the nutritional management of patients who are planning for bariatric surgery and who have previously undergone bariatric surgery at our facility. Principle Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis position requires extensive knowledge in the treatment of obesity and the use of nutritional and behavioral modification techniques to effectively communicate information to patients and colleagues.Serves as a resource person in the area of bariatric surgery for the hospital and community.Case management of post surgery patientsAssist with facilitation of patient support group several times a month The Ideal Candidate will have:Requires exemplary teaching skills in both the pre and post-op setting to promote adherence to a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Maine State licensure as a Dietitian required. Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required within 6 months of hire. ServSafe preferred.

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