Dietitian

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Dietitian to join our healthcare team, committed to improving patient health through personalized nutritional care. In this vital role, you will assess individual nutritional needs, develop comprehensive care plans, and provide expert guidance to promote optimal health outcomes. Your expertise will support patients across various settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives by empowering them with the knowledge and tools to achieve their health goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including nutritional analysis and diagnostic evaluation, to determine individual dietary needs.
• Develop and implement tailored nutrition care plans that address specific health conditions such as chronic diseases, geriatrics, or acute care scenarios.
• Provide nutrition counseling and health coaching to motivate clients toward healthier lifestyles and weight management objectives.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, and therapists to coordinate patient care and ensure consistency in treatment strategies.
• Manage medical nutrition therapy (MNT), including specialized interventions like tube feeding and nutrition support for patients with complex needs.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans accurately within electronic health records (EHR) systems for seamless communication and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff or interns in dietary department procedures while maintaining high standards of clinical nutrition practice.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of physiology related to digestion, metabolism, and disease processes affecting nutritional status.
• Proven experience in clinical nutrition, including working with individuals with specific dietary needs such as tube feeding or chronic disease management.
• Strong skills in motivational interviewing and nutrition counseling to effectively engage clients and foster positive behavioral changes.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff or interns within a dietary or healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for documentation, patient tracking, and care coordination.
• Experience working in hospital environments or long-term care facilities with a focus on geriatrics and acute care scenarios.
• Familiarity with dietary department operations, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), weight loss programs, and patient assessment techniques.

Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives through expert nutritional guidance!

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $70