Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian - Queens, NY (#3439)

Location: Queens, NY
Employment Type: Part-time
Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Queens, New York. This role focuses on providing evidence-based nutritional counseling and education to patients in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $35 to $55 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive and negotiable, depending on eligibility.
• Work Schedule: This is a part-time position with flexible hours and days.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through personalized nutritional guidance and chronic disease management.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Must have a New York State license as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).
• Experience: Open to new graduates.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in conducting nutritional assessments, developing meal plans, utilizing electronic health records, and providing medical nutrition therapy for various conditions (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, GI disorders, etc.).
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural competence, active listening, patience, and the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients, including dietary history, lifestyle factors, medical history, and anthropometric measurements.
• Develop and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) plans based on patient diagnoses, goals, and cultural preferences.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, and eating disorders.
• Educate patients and families on healthy eating habits, portion control, label reading, meal planning, and grocery shopping strategies.
• Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits, adjust nutrition plans as needed, and document outcomes in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other specialists within the multi-specialty practice to ensure integrated, whole-person care.
• Stay current with evidence-based nutrition research, dietary guidelines, and best practices through continuing education.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Provide group nutrition classes or workshops as needed.