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Current Openings

Registered Dietitian – East Tennessee Behavioral Health
Position Title
Registered Dietitian
Hiring Organization
East Tennessee Behavioral Health
Location
Knoxville, TN  – 1444 Old Weisgarber Road Knoxville, TN 37909
Type of Position
Part-time
Candidate Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field acceptable for licensure.
Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse strongly preferred in facilities working with those patient populations.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current registered dietician or registration as required by state or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
ServSafe certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state or facility.
Brief Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling. Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications and food selection and preparation.
Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation.
Review and approve menus developed by the facility.
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient.
Participate in treatment team as appropriate.
Review and approve facility diet manual annually in conjunction with medical staff.
Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.
Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards as needed.
Applications will be accepted until:
Until position is filled
Interested candidates should apply by:
  • Visiting our website
  • Sending a resume to the email address below
Online Application Link (if applicable)
Click Here to Apply
Contact’s Name (if applicable)
Stephen Sullivan
Contact or Organization’s Email (if applicable)
stephen.sullivan@acadiahealthcare.com