Dietitian-Bariatric
UnityPoint Health
Date: 12 hours ago
City: West Des Moines, IA
Contract type: Full time

- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Weight Loss - DM
- Shift: 40
- Job ID: 170934
UnityPoint Clinics
Clinic Dietician - Bariatric
Weight Loss Clinic
West Des Moines, IA
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
This is an in-person position
$7,500 sign on bonus for external candidates!
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
The Clinic Dietitian delivers individualized nutrition care as directed by medical providers. This includes assessing nutritional needs, creating and managing care plans, educating patients, and supporting clinic programs. The Dietitian also contributes to community outreach and ongoing program development while maintaining clinical competence and regulatory compliance.
Patient Care
- Assess nutrition status and develop care plans
- Perform and interpret RMR testing
- Communicate with care team to ensure continuity
- Support patients in setting and achieving health goals
- Document care and manage scheduling/billing records
- Provide weight management counseling
- Review food records and dietary habits
- Teach classes and co-lead support groups
- Deliver education tailored to age, culture, and individual needs
- Manage and support nutrition programs (e.g., HEAL)
- Collaborate with diabetes educators and mental health providers
- Apply current research to clinical practice
- Develop materials and assist with policy updates
- Promote services through presentations and outreach
- Support daily clinic operations as assigned by leadership
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service, or related field
- Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or equivalent required by CDR
- 1+ year clinical experience preferred
- Outpatient experience and public speaking skills preferred
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with CDR
- Licensed Dietitian in Iowa (or IL/WI as applicable)
- BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license for work-related travel
- Mandatory Reporter certification
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer proficiency for documentation and presentations
- Team-oriented and independent work capability
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Able to use standard clinical and office equipment
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