Bariatric Dietitian

Reimbursement for AND dues, CDR renewal fees, and state licensure fees

Money toward continuing education events

Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo's Clinical Career Ladder

Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year

What You'll Do

• perform comprehensive nutrition evaluations and consultations with medical and surgical weight management clients using motivational interviewing and counseling skills;
• be responsible for the management of patients planning for bariatric surgery or who have undergone bariatric surgery;
• be responsible for oversight and implementation of the nutrition portion of a medical weight loss program;
• provide an interface with the medical and endocrine services by providing diabetes education;
• assist in the development and production of educational activities and support groups;
• participate in the quality improvement process and performance evaluation of the program; and
• participate in marketing/public relations efforts and patient retention initiatives.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Registered Dietitian credentials and licensed in Tennessee or ability to obtain license;
• extensive knowledge in various modalities of treatment of obesity, CSOWM preferred or ability to obtain in one year;
• excellent interpersonal communication skills and teaching skills;
• ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision;
• CDCES preferred.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire. In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years experienced practitioner able to work with minimal supervision