Dietitian

Job Title: Dietitian Location: Peridot, AZ Assignment Dates: October 14, 2024 - January 25, 2025 Job Type: Travel and Local Applicants Accepted Preferred Qualifications Registered Dietitian with CDCES credential Experience in a critical access hospital Responsibilities Inpatient Unit: Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) including assessments, nutrition care planning, counseling, and education. Create individualized meal plans for disease management and complication prevention. Modify patient profiles based on nutritional needs, food intolerances, and preferences. Outpatient Clinics: Support medical weight loss and diabetes management programs. Provide MNT for outpatients, including performing assessments, creating care plans, and follow‑up. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert overseeing MNT for complex and high‑risk patients. Food Service Evaluation and Menu Development: Perform quality assurance checks in the food service department. Develop and evaluate menus to meet nutritional needs. Provide in‑service education for food service personnel. Education and Training: Conduct training programs for nursing staff, medical staff, students, healthcare personnel, and the general public. Provide nutrition‑related presentations and information to the community. Interdisciplinary Care: Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences to develop or update patient care plans. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university Completed a Didactic Program in Dietetics accredited by ACEND Current registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in planning regular and modified diets in a healthcare facility Minimum of 2 years of clinical nutrition work experience with emphasis on medical nutrition therapy targeting chronic diseases and nutrition education throughout the life cycle Join the team in Peridot, AZ, for a rewarding assignment as a Dietitian. This position offers the opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, develop menus, provide nutrition education, and be part of an interdisciplinary care team. We welcome both travel and local applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEEMA Solutions Group