REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for being knowledgeable in multiple areas of the nutrition & dietetics field including principle of human nutrition, medical nutrition therapy principles & practices, and menu planning principles.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountability):

• Plans and implements nutrition care, nutrition education, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Collaborates with food service operations and health staff to meet patients’ nutritional needs.
• Plans and implements quality improvement activities for the dietetic service.
• Develops, reviews, and adapts therapeutic and modified diets to meet the needs of individual
• patients and/or clients in cooperation with health staff.
• Participates in patient care conferences as needed.
• Participates in developing policies, procedures, and standards for Nutritional Services
• department.
• Participates in diabetes education program, bariatric program, employee wellness program,
• Cardiac Rehab program, and community health/wellness initiatives.
• Maintains professional credentials and proof of credentials are filed appropriately.
• Fulfills management roles upon need.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RD/RDN) and Illinois Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) required
• Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position

Position Information:

Location: 721 E. Court Street Paris, IL 61944

Hours: Monday- Friday 8am-430p with weekend rotations

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.

Intrigued? Don’t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for Registered Dietician role. Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!