Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Position is responsible for the nutritional assessment and management of pediatric Gastroentronology, Hepatology, and Nutrition patients. Job Description Primary Duties and Responsibilities P r o v i d e a s s e s s m e n t , i n st r u c t i o n , a n d c ou n s e li n g f o r p a t i e n t s du r i n g v i s i ts , t h r o u g h p ho n e c a ll s a n d l e t t e r s . D o c u m e n t and assess f o o d r e c o r d s , c o mm un i c a t e information to the patient and care team. P a r t i c i p a t e i n division based specialty clinics. Celiac, Short Bowel, Healthy start, IBD, EOE, General GI. Provide dietary education to patients and team. Manage patient nutritional supplements and caloric intake needs. In collaboration with the care team assess and manage parenteral nutrition. E v a l u a t e a n d d e v e l o p p a t i e n t t e a c h i n g to o l s . Participate in new patient screening and assessment as directed. Participate in team meetings and educational opportunities. Work in partnership with nurse and provider team to establish needed dietary intervention, education and care. Serve as team dietary resource. Working Conditions Office and clinic setting with the possibility of an inpatient visit for a known patient. Locations include the main campus at Washington University Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis Childrenâ™s Hospital and all satellite office locations. Preferred Qualifications So m e e x pe r i e n c e i n m e d i c a l o ff i c e s e tt i n g. Required Qualifications Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in the State of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on work location. Two years of work experience in adult or pediatric dietetics. Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Grade C11 Salary Range $55,000.00 - $85,300.00 / Annually
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Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.
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