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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to provide daily clinical support for parenteral nutrition (PN) patients. This role involves comprehensive nutrition assessments, care plan development, and ongoing monitoring, ensuring safe and appropriate home-based therapy. The Dietitian will play a crucial role in patient and caregiver education, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support regional sales efforts while maintaining expertise in nutrition products and reimbursement guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides daily clinical support for parenteral nutrition (PN) patients, including comprehensive nutrition assessments, care plan development, and ongoing monitoring.
• Reviews new enteral and parenteral nutrition orders to ensure they are safe, appropriate for the home setting, formulary-compliant, and aligned with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Evaluates patients for initiation of home PN and supports coordination of therapy.
• Educates patients, caregivers, and clinical staff on enteral and parenteral nutrition, either in person or remotely as needed.
• Participates in and often leads PN discussions during daily or weekly team meetings, collaborating closely with pharmacy and nursing teams to manage patient care.
• Works alongside account managers and regional sales leaders to support nutrition-related sales efforts and maintain strong provider and customer relationships within the assigned territory.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians, nutrition support teams, customers, and internal clinical and sales staff.
• Maintains expertise in EN/PN products and reimbursement guidelines, and contributes to monitoring clinical performance metrics such as patient census, satisfaction, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and helps implement action plans to enhance patient care processes.
• Supports training, onboarding, and continuing education for new Registered Dietitians and nutrition-support staff.
• Uses clinical data and lab results to identify nutrition-related problems, recommend interventions, and document patient progress in the medical record.
• Participates in professional organizations, on-call dietitian rotation, and ensures compliance with all legal, ethical, and patient confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with a license/certification in the current state of practice, as appropriate.
• Board Certification in Nutrition Support or intent to receive within 1 year of hire.
• Current CPR certification if patient facing.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate clinical programs that will meet the needs of the office and community served.
• Ability to educate and empower staff to implement nutrition service processes in the home care setting.
• Flexibility and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with team members.
• Self-directed, able to work without the presence of an immediate supervisor.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Experience

• Two years of experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition as a nutrition support professional.

Skills

• Intermediate competency with Microsoft Office software.

Education

• Registered Dietitian with a license/certification in the current state of practice.
• Board Certification in Nutrition Support or intent to receive within 1 year of hire.

Additional Requirements

• MUST WORK IN CST HOURS.
• Will be supporting the north central region covering Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, etc.
• Can live in any time zone.
• This is a field-based role, with remote support of assigned Care Management Centers as needed.
• Participates in on-call dietitian rotation.
• Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm CST.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.