What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nutritionist position at Time Treatment Center?
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Licensed Nutritionist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert nutritional guidance, develop personalized care plans, and support patients in achieving their health goals. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes through comprehensive nutritional assessments, counseling, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in individuals’ lives by promoting healthy eating habits and managing chronic conditions.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate nutritional needs, medical history, and dietary restrictions
- Develop customized nutrition care plans tailored to individual health conditions, including chronic disease management and weight loss goals
- Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to motivate behavioral change
- Collaborate closely with physicians, dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment outcomes
- Manage electronic health records (EHR) efficiently, documenting assessments, care plans, progress notes, and follow-up actions
- Support patients with specialized dietary needs such as tube feeding, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), or geriatrics-focused nutrition strategies
- Educate patients on nutrition support options, dietary modifications, and lifestyle changes to promote long-term health improvements
- Supervise dietary department staff when applicable and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and protocols
Qualifications
- Valid licensure as a Nutritionist or Dietitian with appropriate state certification or registration
- Proven experience in clinical nutrition within hospital or long-term care settings
- Strong knowledge of physiology, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), and diagnostic evaluation techniques
- Experience working with individuals requiring specialized diets such as tube feeding or dietary management for chronic illnesses
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for accurate documentation and patient record management
- Excellent client communication skills with the ability to motivate and educate diverse populations
- Supervisory experience in dietary or clinical settings is preferred but not mandatory
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) management, hospital protocols, and acute care environments is highly desirable
- Knowledge of geriatrics, weight loss programs, and dietary department operations enhances your suitability for this role
Join us in delivering exceptional nutritional care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education opportunities and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare.
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2.0 – 8.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $38