Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

*Looking for someone with wrestling and weight class experience

The Clinical Dietitian, Athletics reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Clinical Dietitian, Athletics provides clinical services to patients. This position makes referrals to external clinicians or treatment programs or other community resources, as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocol. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy services, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation, data analysis and documentation
• Create and provide in person, virtual and written performance nutrition education for individuals, teams, groups and wellness programs
• Evaluate dietary supplements under the guidelines of the Big Ten, NCAA, USADA and WADA
• Collaborate with food services providers to develop performance menus and provide accommodations for those with food allergies, intolerances, and special diets
• Collaborate with sports medicine, sports performance, sports psychology and sport coaches to address individual and group health and performance

Required:

• Registered dietitian (with active registration through Commission in Dietetic Registration) and ability to obtain Illinois State RD Licensure within 3 months of date of hire

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in nutrition, exercise physiology, or related field
• 1-2 years of experience as a sports dietitian
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

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