Bariatric Dietitian

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Bariatric Dietitian opening with Del Sol Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Bariatric Dietitian for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Bariatric Dietitian Coordinator; Supports the dietitian coordinator in all aspects of the pre and postoperative diet plan for all bariatric patients and assist in the coordination of the physician weight management program. Assist the dietitian coordinator in facilitating the monthly support group meetings.

POPULATION SERVED:

Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: Morbid obese adult with all co-morbid illness/conditions, including but not limited to: Cardiac/cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, pulmonary, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the dietitian coordinator in the Medical Nutrition Therapy for Bariatric Center patients throughout the Continuum of Care.
• Assist in the coordination of monthly pre and postoperative support groups.
• Responsible for promoting positive nutrition outcomes to support/maintain Centers of Excellence status.
• Manages positive patient outcomes of patients with complex medical conditions. Provides written documentation
• (PCM and Out-Patient Medical Records) and verbal communication appropriately and in a timely manner, as defined by Clinical Nutrition and Bariatric Center Departmental policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

REQUIRED

• Four-year accredited degree in food and nutrition and successful completion of clinical experience through ADA accredited program evidenced by completion diploma or certificate

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

PREFERRED

• Advanced certification recognized by ADA or ASMBS.

REQUIRED

• Registered Dietitian by American Dietitian Association
• Licensed by the State of Texas

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

PREFERRED

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in a hospital/Bariatric setting.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

PREFERRED

• Demonstrated knowledge of Bariatric medicine and counseling skills essential for positive patient outcomes.
• Ability to maintain effective, professional relationships with patients and families, physicians, and co-workers to ensure positive patient outcomes, and maintain Centers of Excellence status.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Del Sol Medical Centeris a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation. This facility has 300 patient beds. Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic, and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Bariatric Dietitian opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.