Description
The Registered Dietitian provides dietary assessments and nutrition counseling for WIC participants, children with acute or chronic health problems, high-risk women, and adults with chronic diseases. The role includes determining WIC eligibility, prescribing food packages, developing and modifying medical nutrition therapy care plans, documenting care in an electronic health record, creating nutrition education materials, counseling at-risk patients, and presenting to community groups. Qualifications include Commission on Dietetics Registration or an approved dietetics education pathway with two years of nutrition experience, a relevant master's or bachelor's degree, and a transcript; American Dietetic Association registration or licensure is preferred. A criminal history record check is required, and the role may require disaster assistance.
