Dietitian (Vacancy)

Definition

Under the general direction of the Dietitian Supervisor, is responsible for performing professional dietetic work such as nutritional assessment, nutritional counseling, and breastfeeding counseling.

Starting Pay Range: $29.23 to 32.48 per hour

Position can be filled with either a Dietitian or Dietetic Technician. 

Under direction, is responsible for performing professional dietetic work such as nutritional assessment, nutritional counseling, or the development and evaluation of nutritional care standards; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Counsels all program participants including those who are high?risk regarding appropriate nutritional intake in order to encourage compliance with nutritional recommendations;

Assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates nutritional care plans and provides for follow-up, including written reports;

Designs and implements assessment and evaluation tools to measure nutrition behavior;

Serves as the clinical lead to other team members working in a WIC clinic;

Prepares self-education modules and plans; organizes and conducts nutritional education programs or classes for WIC participants, food service personnel, community agency staff, or other groups upon request;

Revises information pamphlets/materials and keeps an inventory of supplies;

Studies, interprets, and utilizes current research and literature relating to nutritional care;

Completes reports and recommends changes to the program director;

Maintains records on nutrition contracts, client care, or program eligibility;

Serves as liaison between the program and assigned community service agencies and physicians;

Makes referrals to various health and human services agencies and programs; documents referrals;

Attends continuing education classes in order to maintain licensure;

Performs the duties of Dietetic Technician as necessary;

Serves as lactation consultant; counsels mothers on benefits and methods of breastfeeding;

May consult with physicians and other health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients;

May supervise assigned staff;

May communicate with potential and enrolled program participants who have limited English language skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Ohio Dietitian License or Limited Dietitian Permit with licensure within six (6) months of issuance.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Positions allocated to this classification may require conversational proficiency in a language or languages other than English.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-1482-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Limited)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Krystie Weist

Department of Columbus Public Health

Division of Health

240 Parsons Ave. 

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-5589

E: kaweist@columbus.gov 

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City’s Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City’s human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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