Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Care
Summary
Plans and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. Conducts nutrition assessments and obtains nutrition history from patient. Consults with physicians and other health care personnel to determine patient's nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
Job description
Market Summary
Plans and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. Conducts nutrition assessments and obtains nutrition history from patient. Consults with physicians and other health care personnel to determine patient's nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
Impact
- Entry Level position.
- Decisions have a minimal impact on results, productivity and/or expenditures.
Communication
- Interacts with internal stakeholders within own department, as well as external stakeholders which may include clients and customers.
- Influences internal and external parties, who typically have shared interests, to achieve short-term departmental and team objectives. Represents the organization within area of responsibility.
Innovation
- Recognizes and resolves basic, routine, or common problems requiring analytical skills.
- Problems and issues faced are neither difficult nor complex.
Knowledge
- Applies basic theories, skills and practices to accomplish work assignments.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree without previous experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- No previous experience required
- Basic analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Company overview
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, serving as a global healthcare company specializing in kidney dialysis treatment. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany with North American operations based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company operates an extensive network of 4,171 outpatient dialysis centers across approximately 50 countries, serving over 345,000 dialysis patients worldwide. As the clear market leader in dialysis services, Fresenius Medical Care holds a dominant 38% market share of the dialysis market in the United States. The company provides comprehensive renal care solutions including hemodialysis machines, dialyzers, peritoneal dialysis solutions, and related medical devices through its 42 production sites globally. With approximately 128,000 employees, Fresenius Medical Care focuses on improving patients' quality of life through innovative technologies and therapies for end-stage renal disease treatment, offering both in-center and home dialysis options while maintaining a strong commitment to value-based care and patient well-being.