Dietetics

This is licensed professional work providing medical nutrition therapy.  Acts with independence and is accountable for the assessment and analysis of dietary needs.  Creates nutrition and diet plans based on the assessed health needs of the clients as directed by doctors.  Provides consultation to clients on how to lead healthier lifestyles and prevent/manage health issues related to diet.  Participates in health improvement clinics.

This is a supervisory position accountable for the delivery of a dietetic/nutrition program.  Plans, directs, and evaluates the food service program within a facility, or assists in such activities.  Serves as the director of dietetics in a facility with few specialized dietetic problems; serves as the principal assistant to the director of dietetics administering a complex dietary program; or serves as a dietetic coordinator for the food service operations at a facility serving multiple sites.

This is a managerial position accountable for planning, directing, and reviewing the delivery of dietetic/nutrition programs in a designated facility or may be responsible for a statewide program.  Supervises lower-level dietitian and/or nutritionist positions.  May oversee the development of nutrition improvement clinics and may participate as required.  Prepares grant applications and manages designated grants.  Plans and manages financial and other resources in the region.  Identifies and manages office locations for the region.

This is a managerial position accountable on a statewide basis for the planning, direction, and review of a dietetic/nutrition program or programs.  Plans and allocates all program resources.  Manages program financials.  Oversees the development of program education and communication processes and materials, program compliance, and grant application and administration.  Ensures programs are administered in accordance with federal rules, policies, and protocols.  Supervises professional-level dietitian and nutritionist positions.