Dietitian-Outpatient Bariatric
20 northeast georgia medical centerGainesville (FL)
Dietitian-Outpatient Bariatric
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20 northeast georgia medical centerGainesville (FL)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Job Category: Food Services & Dietetics Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
About the Role:
Registered Dietitian – Bariatric Services Help Patients Transform Their Health Journey Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Dietitian to join our Bariatric Services team. In this role, you'll partner with patients seeking medical weight loss, before and after metabolic and bariatric surgery, providing nutrition counseling, education, and ongoing support to help them achieve lasting health and wellness goals. If you're passionate about empowering patients through lifestyle change and evidence-based nutrition care, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary:
The Registered Dietitian provides clinical nutrition assessment, counseling, and education for adult and adolescent bariatric patients. This role supports patients throughout their weight loss journey by developing individualized nutrition plans, guiding post-surgical diet progression, recommending appropriate supplementation, and promoting long‐term healthy lifestyle changes.
What You'll Do:
- Provide individualized nutrition assessments and medical nutrition therapy
- Educate patients and families on pre- and post-bariatric surgery nutrition guidelines
- Guide patients through post-operative diet progression and lifestyle modifications
- Recommend vitamin and protein supplementation based on ASMBS guidelines
- Collaborate with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
- Participate in cooking classes, bariatric support groups, community education, and program initiatives
- Utilize evidence-based practice to support optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient education records.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian in the State of GeorgiaBLS certification
- Minimum one year of clinical dietitian experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest or experience in bariatric, weight management, or metabolic care
- Membership in the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) within one year of employment
- Why Join NGHS?Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off and wellness programs
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients' lives and long-term health outcomes
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to combine your passion for nutrition, education, and patient care, Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non‐profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do.
Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.
Learn more at www.nghs.com.
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