Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian (Bilingual Spanish)

Job Description

Job Description

Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian – Bilingual Spanish – Queens, NY.

Location: Queens, NY.
Employment Type: Part-time.
Pay: $35.00 – $55.00/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule: Part-time; flexible hours and days.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian to join our team at a multi-specialty practice in Queens, NY. In this role, you'll provide evidence-based nutritional counseling and education to patients in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive pay of $35.00–$55.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits available (negotiable, depending on eligibility).
• Part-time with flexible hours and days.
• A collaborative, supportive multi-specialty practice environment.
• Meaningful work improving patient outcomes through personalized nutritional guidance and chronic disease management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Active New York State license as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).
• Open to new graduates.
• Bilingual in Spanish (required).
• Proficient in nutritional assessments, meal planning, electronic health records, and medical nutrition therapy for various conditions (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, GI disorders, etc.).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural competence, active listening, patience, and the ability to collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, 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 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.