Public Health Dietitian

Details
Client Name
UnityPoint - PACE Senior Care - Siouxland

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Health

Specialty
Dietician

Job ID
36824669

Job Title
Allied Health - Dietician

Weekly Pay
$1961.0

Shift Details
Shift
8 hour days

Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details
Start Date
06/22/2026

End Date
09/21/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Job Title: Registered Dietitian (RD) / Licensed Dietitian (LD)
Job Summary:
Dietitians provide expert nutrition guidance and support to clients to help them achieve optimal health and manage chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide education to promote healthy lifestyles.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess patients' dietary habits, health conditions, and nutritional needs through interviews and evaluations.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition plans based on clients' health status, preferences, and goals.
Educate patients and clients about proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and disease prevention.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, therapists) as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition plans, making adjustments as necessary.
Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA and facility standards.
Provide nutrition counseling and support for conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, food allergies, eating disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Lead or participate in community outreach, wellness workshops, or corporate health programs.
Stay updated on current nutrition science, food trends, and health regulations.
Ensure compliance with all relevant food service and safety regulations if working in institutional settings.
Work Settings:
Hospitals and clinics
Long-term care and rehabilitation facilities
Private practice or outpatient settings
Schools and universities
Public health agencies
Corporate wellness programs
Research and academia
Licensing and Certification Requirements by State (U.S.)
Dietitians must typically meet state licensing or certification requirements in addition to national registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Requirements vary by state:
States That Require Licensure (as of latest data):
These states mandate licensure for practicing dietitians:
Alabama
Alaska
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
West Virginia
(and several others-over 30 states require licensure.)
States That Require Certification (less strict than licensure):
California (Title protection only - use of the title Dietitian is regulated)
Colorado
Virginia
States With No Licensure or Certification Requirements:
Arizona
Michigan
New Jersey

Client Details
Address
1200 Tri View Aven

City
Sioux City

State
IA

Zip Code
51103

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