Registered Dietitian

Job Summary

Registered Dietitians at Excelsior Orthopaedics provide truly exceptional patient-centered care under our collaborative model. This role is responsible for the evaluation and ongoing assessment and implementation of a comprehensive nutrition program using a variety of nutritional therapy interventions. Involved in community outreach and educational events to increase overall service line knowledge and accessibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate our Core Values of being Patient Centered, Team Focused, Service Driven, Accountable, and Innovative every day.
• Reviews physicians referral (prescription) and/or patients condition and medical records to develop specific nutrition therapy treatment plan. Spends time educating patient on nutritional principles, diet modifications and food selection and preparation.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patients electronic medical record. Provides patient with resources for ongoing education to continue nutrition plan at home.
• Collaborates with other team members, including but not limited to registered dietitians, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, and athletic trainers.
• Responsible for meeting volume and outcome goals set by director and team lead.
• Ensures patient and client satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources.
• Builds strong relationships and keeps communication open with physicians and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate nutritional interventions with other aspects of patients health care.
• Other duties required as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BS degree in the field of dietetics from an accredited college or university required, MS preferred.
• Current NYS Registered Dietitian license required.
• Member of the American Diabetic Association preferred.
• 2 or more years experience as a clinical dietitian required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and Teams; Experience with the following systems a plus: MEDENT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to effectively exchange information with patients, providers, and staff.

Physical Demands

• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to provide patient care and operate equipment.
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients, providers, and staff.
• Position requires full range of body motion including ability to position and move patients.
• Extensive standing and walking.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasional lifting and carrying carry items weighing 25 pounds or more.
• Occasional exertion of 25lbs or more of force.
• Work environment may involve some exposure to hazards/physical risk.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits*. Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service. Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.

We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays. Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance.

Who We Are

Excelsior Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic practice that has been providing comprehensive care since 2002. We have multiple locations throughout the Western New York region and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center, Buffalo Surgery Center. Excelsior Orthopaedics offers a suite of in-house services including general orthopaedic evaluation and treatment, podiatry, physical & occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, sports training, outreach athletic training, orthopaedic express care, imaging, durable medical equipment, and an outpatient total joint program. Buffalo Surgery Center provides surgical and procedural treatments for orthopaedic, pain and spine, podiatry, total joint replacement, and gastrointestinal patients. Our mission is to transform the lives of our patients by restoring function and enhancing quality of life. We are committed to innovative care that is driven by patient needs and supported by the most skilled, experienced team in Western New York.

The pay range for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, training, licenses, designations, and the overall market conditions.

This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only ones required of this position. Team members in this role will be required to perform other job-related duties at the discretion of the employer and may have additional duties assigned as necessary.

Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.