Clinical Dietitian - Weight Management
Company: Summa Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top
employers by a number of third party organizations, including
NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of
its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our
patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant
leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the
organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary: Provides
medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients enrolled in the Summa
Health Non-Surgical and Surgical Weight Management Programs, as
well as to other patients of the Bariatric Care Center needing MNT.
Provides discharge teaching regarding post-op diet protocols to all
surgical patients. Teaches classes in each program. Manages all
phone calls from patients with nutrition questions. Reviews
nutritional value lab results and implements standing orders for
vitamin replacement. Collaborates with surgeons, physicians,
psychologists, nurses and all other members of the weight
management treatment team. Formal Education Required: -Bachelor’s
degree in Nutrition or closely related field of study -Registered
and licensed dietitian (RD) Experience & Training Required: -1-2
years of position related experience in the care of patients d
needing non-surgical and surgical weight management strongly
preferred -Certified as Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management
by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or willing to obtain
within 1-2 years. 3.Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
-Ability to operate a computer -Population Specific Competency:
ability to effectively interact with patients/customers who are of
varying degrees of overweight and obesity, with an understanding of
their needs for self-respect and dignity Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Disabled $28.10/hr - $42.15/hr The salary range
on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any
bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant
experience and geographical location are considered when
determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance
of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team
members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range
that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum
of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a
competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical,
dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term
and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity,
and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending
Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education
Assistance Daily Pay
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