Registered Dietitian - Grand Rapids, United States - Forest View Hospital
Description
Responsibilities:
Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults.
We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems.
As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Dietitian-
Per Diem position.
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Dietitian - Per Diem is responsible for patient consultations concerning diet therapy and nutrition including assessment and implementation of nutritional needs and diet prescriptions.
Patients may also require treatment in specialty programming for sexual trauma, eating disorders, dual diagnosis (both substance abuse and psychiatric issues), and neuropsychological disorders.
This position actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision and Values of Forest View Hospital using our Service Excellence program.
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Completes multiple assessments on referred patients.
- Makes patient nutrition recommendations for nursing staff to implement.
- Communicates daily with treatment team (Nursing, MHW, Supervisor, etc.).
- Communicates regularly with eating disorder treatment team (Psychiatrist, Case Manager, Activities, etc.).
- Provides nutritional strategies for patients.
- Conducts ongoing Eating Disorder groups and support groups.
Qualifications:
- Registered Dietitian (or within six (6) months of registration with B.S degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or equivalent education is required.
- Two or more years working experience as a Clinical Dietitian plus experience with eating disorder individuals desirable.
- Must possess the ability to make independent, responsible decisions and work independently.
- The ability to communicate, both oral and written, in a clear and concise manner with patients, staff, public, and physicians is required.
In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S.
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