Plans therapeutic diets and implements preparation and service of meals for patients in outpatient setting.


Principal Accountabilities:

Consults with physician and other health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions, such as low fat or salt free, of patients.

Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition of patients and integrates patient's menus with basic institutional menus.  Instructs patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, and preparation. May engage in research. May teach nutrition and diet therapy to students and hospital personnel. Provides diabetes self-management and medical nutrition therapy in a group or individual setting.  Other duties as assigned