Registered Dietitian

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and evaluate patients' individual dietary needs and health goals.
• Provide one-on-one nutritional counseling and education to patients.
• Develop personalized meal plans and nutrition recommendations based on patients' medical conditions, lifestyles, and goals.
• Support patients with weight management, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac health, and other nutrition-related health concerns.
• Educate patients on healthy food choices, portion control, meal planning, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition plans and recommendations as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Provide nutrition education that is culturally sensitive and appropriate for a diverse patient population.
• Stay current on evidence-based nutrition practices and relevant healthcare guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is required.
• Experience in dietetics, nutritional counseling, and nutrition education.
• Experience with weight management and creating individualized meal plans.
• Knowledge of nutrition-related chronic conditions, including diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage and educate a diverse patient population.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of community-specific health challenges is a plus