Dietitian, Pediatric Outpatient, Per Diem (12-16 hrs/wk) - Sandwich

• Provides appropriate initial and follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy for referred clients of various age groups, religious, ethnicity and socio-economic status.
• Plans and implements group programs, community and employee lectures and workshops.
• Develops and implements advertising and promotional plans under the direction of the Site Manager.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships, including written and verbal communication, with medical staff and other health care professionals.
• Establishes and maintains effective professional and confidential relationships with patients.
• Establishes and maintains effective public relations image in order to promote the profession of nutrition in the community.
• In order to maintain competency, develops ongoing program of self-education in the area of specialization, through continuing education activities, such as reviewing technical journals and publications, attending conventions, professional meetings and conferences and reporting on these through in-services to other dietitians.
• Guidelines and therapeutic references relevant to nutrition care are updated to reflect industry best practices.
• Remains current in the area of third-party reimbursement as it relates to coverage for Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Performs independently within the scope of department goals, policies, and objectives. Refers problems or questions regarding operating policy to the Site Manager.
• Additional work activities are carried out to meet stated expectations.
• SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or Food Services Management required.

• Minimum 1 year clinical nutrition experience.

• Current registration or registration-eligible member of the American Dietetic Association.
• Current Massachusetts licensure.

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language
• Maintain variable work schedule to provide patient care as needed. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.