Job Description
Job Description
Elaine Ellis Center of Health, a federally qualified outpatient healthcare center, has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nutritionist who wants to make a difference in the lives of low income patients. This full time, onsite job involving community outreach is well suited for a professional with an understanding of the unique needs of our diverse patient population at our DC and College Park, MD locations. Bilingual skill is preferred but not required.
Specific Job Responsibilities Include:
- Assess patients’ health needs and diet
- Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient
- Develop and implement dietary plans and provide nutritional counseling
- Educate patients on the need for diet and nutritional adjustments
- Evaluate the effects of meal plans and change the plans as needed
- Promote better nutrition by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases
- Keep up with the latest nutritional science research
- Document patient’s progress and communicate with other healthcare professionals as necessary
- Plan, conduct and evaluate nutritional education programs for individuals and communities
Company Description
Elaine Ellis Center of Health (EECH) is a not- for–profit organization dedicated to providing affordable, comprehensive, preventative and primary healthcare services to individuals residing in public housing and the surrounding areas, regardless of their ability to pay. In so doing, we are committed to offering said services in a clean, safe environment, appropriate in meeting the needs of our target population.
EECH also demonstrates social responsibility through the just use of resources. This commitment of our staff, physicians, volunteers, community partners and friends to our mission permits us to maintain a quality of presence and tradition of caring, which is the hallmark of EECH.
Company Description
Elaine Ellis Center of Health (EECH) is a not- for–profit organization dedicated to providing affordable, comprehensive, preventative and primary healthcare services to individuals residing in public housing and the surrounding areas, regardless of their ability to pay. In so doing, we are committed to offering said services in a clean, safe environment, appropriate in meeting the needs of our target population.\r\n\r\nEECH also demonstrates social responsibility through the just use of resources. This commitment of our staff, physicians, volunteers, community partners and friends to our mission permits us to maintain a quality of presence and tradition of caring, which is the hallmark of EECH.
