Registered Dietitian

Small Steps Therapy is a speech, feeding, nutrition and occupational therapy clinic with offices located in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We are a team of supportive, creative clinicians who are passionate about helping others through a variety of therapy and treatment approaches. All individuals who experience speech, language, feeding, sensory, motor or nutritional challenges deserve to thrive, and we are determined to deliver the best possible care to achieve families' desired results. We seek to always put families first and provide treatment in an individualized, thoughtful manner.

Registered Dietitian

We are currently seeking a part-time, Registered Dietitian to join our Rhode Island team supporting children from birth to adult with a variety of diagnoses. Previous pediatric experience with feeding therapy and treating nutritional deficiencies is a plus!

Responsibilities:
- Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop personalized recommendations based on their dietary requirements and health goals.
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, including guidance on healthy eating habits, portion control, and meal preparation.
- Monitor patients' progress and make adjustments as needed.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, and the multidisciplinary team at Small Steps Therapy LLC, to ensure coordinated care for patients.

- Work within a multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment setting.
- Conduct evaluations to identify nutritional deficiencies or health conditions that may require specialized diets or interventions.
- Provide health coaching to patients and families, offering support and guidance in achieving their nutrition-related goals.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the field of nutrition and incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care.
- Provide guidance on tube feeding for patients who require enteral nutrition support.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition at an accredited institution with course work accredited or approved by the appropriate nutrition and dietetics agencies
- Registered Dietitian (RD) certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Earn and maintain applicable certifications, registrations, licenses, credentials and continuing education requirements by the appropriate accredited agencies.

-Must hold current state licensure in Rhode Island.
- Knowledge of human physiology and how it relates to nutrition and health.
- Understanding of medical terminology and the ability to interpret lab results related to nutrition.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively educate and motivate patients.
- Ability to assess patients' nutritional needs through patient assessments and medical history reviews.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems for documentation purposes.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive or comprehensive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40