Bariatric Dietitian

Cherokee Nation

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Bariatric Dietitian assesses the nutritional needs of bariatric patients. They are responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition services to support patient health.

Qualifications

You are a Registered Dietitian with at least one year of experience in a related field. You must have a Bachelor's degree if registered before January 1, 2024, or a Master's degree if registered after that date. You should also possess a valid driver's license and CPR certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Registered Dietitian

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification

Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM)

driver's license

Job Description

Overview

Assesses nutritional needs and provides nutrition services to bariatric patients.


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
• Registered Dietitians registered prior to January 1, 2024: Bachelor’s degree, no substitutions.
• Registered Dietitians registered after January 1, 2024: Master’s degree, no substitutions.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a related field.


COMPETENCIES
• Research skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Planning skills.

• Customer/client orientation.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) and possess and maintain a license (LD) from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
• Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) preferred.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

Cherokee Nation

The Cherokee Nation is a sovereign tribal government, the largest in the United States with more than 450,000 tribal citizens around the world. Working at the Cherokee Nation means working in the spirit of gadugi – it’s how we say working together. As a work family, we’re committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty; preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values; and improving the quality of life for the next seven generations of Cherokee Nation citizens. With 11,000+ employees, Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries are among the largest employers in northeastern Oklahoma. We’re always looking for the next healthcare heroes, classroom leaders, Cherokee language warriors, social services champions, retail experts, law enforcement protectors, construction connoisseurs and so much more. Explore career opportunities with our tribe at cherokeenationjobs.org and follow our page to learn more about the employees who serve the Cherokee people.
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