Clinical Dietitian Opportunities- Western Region

SUMMARY   Plans therapeutic diets in accordance with physician’s diagnoses and requirements of regulatory agencies.  Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team to implement nutrition care plans.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Maintains friendly, efficient Spirit of Service attitude towards customers, co-workers and clients.

 

Consults with physician and other health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients/residents.

 

Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition of patients/ residents and integrates patient/resident’s menus with basic institutional menus.

 

Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and for standards of palatability and appearance.

 

Instructs patients/residents and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection and preparation.

 

Engages in nutritional research and maintains registration status through the Commission of Dietetics.

 

Maintains accurate records to meet regulatory agency guidelines and assists in statistical analysis of data.



Maintains compliance with ARAMARK’s standards of operation, client contract and within ARAMARK’s Business Conduct Policy.  Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with ARAMARK government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes.


Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree (BA) from a 4-year college or university.
This position requires Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and Licensed Dietitian status, if residing in a state with licensure.
 The ability to communicate (both verbal and written) effectively with clients, customers of client and support staff is required.
The ability to write letters, summaries and reports, using prescribed format and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style is required.
The ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations is required.
Requires management and leadership skills and the ability to work with confidential employee, client and ARAMARK information.