Registered Dietitian - RD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: This role is integral in assessing the nutritional needs of patients, developing and implementing personalized nutrition plans, and collaborating with a team to ensure comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate will provide expert nutrition counseling to patients and their caregivers, deliver education to healthcare professionals, and contribute to the development of care plans tailored to individual needs. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well being of an elderly population.

Setting: Outpatient clinic

Population: Geriatrics

Monday - Friday no weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the nutritional status of patients and plan appropriate interventions.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address patient nutritional needs and contribute to care planning.

• Provide nutrition counseling, education, and therapy to patients and their families.

• Conduct initial and periodic reassessments to adapt nutrition plans as needed.

• Educate and counsel caregivers on dietary issues.

• Participate in coordinating 24-hour care delivery.

• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian credential.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition, or Dietetics from an accredited college.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the elderly population.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with electronic health records.

• Clinical experience in medical nutritional therapy, particularly for chronic diseases affecting geriatric patients

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nutrition experience.

• Serve Safe Certification.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing demands.

Benefits:

• Full time direct hire employment with additional benefits.

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Why Join Our Client’s Team?
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while working in a supportive, collaborative setting. If you are a motivated and empathetic professional seeking to grow your career in nutrition care, we encourage you to apply!

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