DIETITIAN

Position: Clinical Dietitian

An exciting career awaits you at Pomerene! We are looking for a part-time Clinical Dietitian to join our team.

Pomerene Hospital, situated in Millersburg, Ohio, is a community-focused healthcare facility dedicated to providing quality medical services to the region.

Known for its patient-centered approach, the hospital offers a range of services, including emergency and hospital medical care, surgical procedures, specialized treatments, as well as physician-based services.

Pomerene plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of its community, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families, serving out the mission of "caring for our community's health".

Today, Pomerene Hospital operates as a 55-bed, independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital. As one of the largest employers in Holmes County, Pomerene Hospital serves not only the local community but also residents from all neighboring counties.

At Pomerene, we are proud to be awarded the 2024 NorthCoast 99 Award for being a Great NEO Workplace for Top Talent. Working with us you will be eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• FSA Options
• 403(b) with Employer Matching & Contributions
• Employer-Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy by customized nutritional programs based on the health needs of clients and counsel clients on how to improve their health through

nutrition.

Essential Functions

• Assess clients' nutritional and health needs.
• Counsel clients on nutritional issues and healthy eating habits.
• Develop meal and nutritional plans, taking clients' preferences and budgets into account.
• Evaluate and monitor the effects of nutrition plans and practices and make changes as needed.
• Promote healthy lifestyles by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.
• Create educational materials about healthy food choices and lifestyle.
• Keep up with or contribute to the latest food and nutritional science research.
• Document clients' progress.
• Advise clients on behavior modifications and intervention plans, including which foods to eat - and which foods to avoid - to improve their health.

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, or a related field - required
• Master's degree - preferred.

Experience

• 1-3 Healthcare/Medical - Occupational Therapy - Preferred

Certification & Licensures

• State of Ohio Dietitian Licensure - required
• Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) - required
• Additional certifications in an area of specialty such as diabetes education, oncology, nutrition, or sports dietetics - preferred

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