Full-Time

Dietitian

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DaVita

DaVita

10,001+ employees

Provides comprehensive kidney care services

Healthcare

Junior, Mid

Dunmore, PA, USA

Role is within the Scranton, PA area.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • State licensure required if licensure is available in the state where the facility is located
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or similar area required
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, possibly for multiple facilities and travel when needed
  • After hire and training, successful completion of the Competency Assessment for Renal Dietitians (CARD) with a score of at least 80% required
  • Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days
Responsibilities
  • Use experience and education to independently evaluate and complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments according to CMS regulations.
  • Works with patients and the interdisciplinary team to establish, document, and update individualized care plans (POC).
  • Assesses on-going nutritional status to determine appropriate nutrition intervention(s) and recommendations. Consults physician regarding lab tests as needed.
  • Independently develops individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy including meal plans for patients based on reported lab results and individualized goals.
  • Identifies and develops the treatment and nutritional goals for POC and updates as outlined by the clinic’s governing body for stable and unstable patients.
  • Selects and develops nutrition education and counseling based on individualized patient needs including nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, medical, economic, and social situation.
  • Utilizes Motivational Interviewing with patients in need of a behavior change on an ongoing basis.
  • Monitors nutritional status, laboratory values, dialysis adequacy.
  • Evaluates outcomes, identifies contributing factors and document interventions.
  • Contacts and collaborates with extended care facility staff, or other appropriate medical personnel or caregivers to facilitate adequate and appropriate nutritional care.
  • Effectively communicates pertinent nutrition issues to the IDT and to patients.
  • Participates in patient care conferences, continuous quality improvement (CQI) teams, and IDT Meetings.
  • Presents nutrition related in-service for teammates at least annually.
  • Other duties as assigned.

DaVita provides specialized kidney care services for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The company offers a variety of services, including dialysis treatment, kidney health education, and dietary guidance, all aimed at improving patient outcomes. DaVita operates a network of dialysis centers and integrated care programs that focus on value-based care, which means they prioritize the quality of care over the quantity of services provided. This approach allows them to track clinical metrics to enhance treatment effectiveness. Additionally, DaVita offers educational resources like Kidney Smart classes and risk quizzes to empower patients in managing their kidney health. The company's goal is to transform kidney care by providing holistic and equitable services, ultimately building a supportive healthcare community.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1979

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion offers DaVita opportunities to improve patient access and care.
  • AI integration can enhance predictive analytics and personalized treatment plans for patients.
  • Growing home dialysis trend aligns with DaVita's expansion of home dialysis services.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from biotechnology firms could disrupt DaVita's dialysis-focused model.
  • Recent $34 million settlement for kickback violations poses legal and financial risks.

What makes DaVita unique

  • DaVita focuses on comprehensive kidney care, including dialysis and patient education.
  • The company emphasizes value-based care to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
  • DaVita leverages clinical metrics to enhance treatment efficacy and patient-centric care.

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