What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian - Part Time position at Creekview Health and Rehabilitation?
Overview
Join our team as a Part Time Dietitian, where your expertise will directly impact patient health and well-being. In this role, you will provide personalized nutritional assessments, develop tailored care plans, and deliver expert nutrition counseling to diverse populations. Your energetic approach and clinical knowledge will help empower individuals to achieve their health goals, from managing chronic diseases to optimizing overall wellness. This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in patient care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including nutritional analysis and diagnostic evaluation, to identify individual dietary needs.
- Develop and implement personalized care plans that incorporate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and support for conditions such as weight management, geriatrics, and chronic disease management.
- Provide engaging nutrition counseling sessions utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to motivate behavioral change.
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals—including physicians, nurses, and therapists—to coordinate care and ensure integrated treatment approaches.
- Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) efficiently for documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and care updates.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff or interns within the dietary department, fostering a team-oriented environment focused on quality care.
- Support patients with specialized dietary needs such as tube feeding and nutrition support, ensuring safety and adherence to care plans.
Experience
- Proven experience working as a dietitian or in clinical nutrition within hospital or long-term care settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in medical nutrition therapy (MNT), dietary assessment, and developing individualized nutrition plans.
- Strong knowledge of physiology related to digestion, metabolism, and chronic disease processes.
- Experience with EMR/EHR systems for accurate documentation and patient record management.
- Supervising experience or leadership roles within dietary departments are highly desirable.
- Familiarity with working with individuals with specific dietary needs, including geriatrics, weight loss programs, and acute care patients.
- Excellent client communication skills with a passion for motivating positive health behaviors through health coaching techniques.
Embark on a rewarding journey where your skills make a meaningful difference—apply today to become part of a dedicated team committed to advancing health through expert nutrition care!
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35