Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

Description
St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. The organization offers comprehensive, critical services at St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion, and other locations. St. Mary’s has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace, the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Location: Memorial campus, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA

Salary Range: $60,361.60 - $80,745.60 per year (actual compensation based on experience and other factors permitted by law)

Responsibilities

Provides compassionate patient‑centered care.

Delivers Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients using evidence‑based practices.

Consults with the healthcare team to ensure efficient and effective nutrition care.

Monitors and evaluates nutrition outcomes of patients; adjusts care plans as needed.

Educates patients, the healthcare team, dietetic interns, and the community via one‑on‑one counseling, interdisciplinary rounds, committee membership, and community events.

Participates in departmental and inter‑departmental process improvement activities, regulatory surveys, and malnutrition documentation as required.

Documents patient care via Electronic Health Record.

Meets and maintains the qualifications to provide care to patients in the assigned area.

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training & Experience

Registered Dietitian (RD) or CDR‑Eligible within 6 months of hire or transfer.

As of January 1, 2024, a master’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and completion of an approved Dietetic Internship is required. Individuals who established eligibility for the Registration Exam for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 or those who are already registered are not required by CDR to obtain a graduate degree.

Certifications / Licensure

Dietitian/Nutritionist from the NY State Office of the Professions or subspecialty certification preferred.

Required Skills And Attributes

Ability to organize and establish day‑to‑day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

Can multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.

Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

Ability to establish appropriate and effective rapport with others.

Flexibility to take initiative and embrace new opportunities for personal and organizational growth.

Sound clinical judgement based on evidence‑based practices.

Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Strong organizational skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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