Clinical Dietitian- Hire on Incentive $3000.00

Clinical Dietitian

Full-time, 32 hours weekly

Akron City Campus

Hire on Incentive $3000.00

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary :

Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy. Identifies patients at high nutritional risk, assesses nutrition needs and nutrient requirements, develops and implements the nutrition care plan for all assigned patients. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention. Provides nutrition education to patient and family members. Fosters continuity of care among all phases of the system. Participates in performance improvement and research activities. Supervises room service coordinators and / or diet technicians and mentors dietetic students. Actively assesses, evaluates and maintains professional development and competency.

Formal Education Required :

• Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major
• Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian
• Registered dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Licensed dietitian (LD) by the Ohio Board of Dietetics

Experience and Training Required :

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

$30.31 / hr - $36.37 / hr

The salary range on this job posting / advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.