As a Dietitian, you will be responsible for all patient care activities related to nutrition. This role includes assessing patients’ nutritional needs, developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans, and evaluating and monitoring outcomes in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) evidence-based guidelines.
The Dietitian establishes goals to provide optimal nutrition care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting accurate assessments and providing recommendations for patients requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition, in alignment with ASPEN guidelines.
The role also involves delivering comprehensive nutrition education to patients on a variety of nutrition-related topics. In this role, the Dietitian will work with both surgical and nonsurgical patients in collaboration with the bariatric and weight management team. Key responsibilities include pre-surgery nutrition assessments, post-surgery dietary management, nutritional monitoring, complication prevention, and long-term nutritional support.
This role is split between acute care responsibilities and the bariatric and weight management clinic, with a focus on maintaining high-quality care by overseeing all aspects of patients’ nutrition and dietary needs.
This position may require occasional travel to the Waldorf weight management location. Limited remote work is permitted; however, telehealth appointments are not included in this role. Performs other duties as assigned.
