Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Dietitian to join our healthcare team, committed to promoting optimal nutrition and health outcomes for diverse patient populations. In this vital role, you will assess individual nutritional needs, develop personalized care plans, and provide expert guidance to support patients' recovery, chronic disease management, and overall well-being. Your expertise will help empower patients to make informed dietary choices, improve their quality of life, and achieve their health goals through evidence-based nutrition interventions.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including nutritional analysis and diagnostic evaluations to identify specific needs.
- Develop and implement tailored care plans that incorporate clinical nutrition principles, weight management strategies, and chronic disease protocols.
- Provide expert counseling using motivational interviewing techniques to motivate behavioral change and enhance patient engagement.
- Manage specialized nutritional therapies such as tube feeding and parenteral nutrition in collaboration with medical teams.
- Document all interventions accurately within electronic health records (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Educate patients and their families on nutrition-related topics, including geriatrics, long-term care nutrition, and dietary modifications for acute or chronic conditions.
- Supervise dietetic assistants or interns when applicable, ensuring quality standards are maintained within the dietary department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics, Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or a related field; registered dietitian (RD) credential preferred.
- Proven experience in hospital settings or long-term care environments with expertise in acute care and geriatrics.
- Strong knowledge of physiology as it relates to nutrition and disease processes.
- Hands-on experience with dietary management for weight loss, chronic disease management, and specialized nutritional therapies such as tube feeding.
- Proficiency in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems and other EMR systems used within healthcare facilities.
- Excellent patient assessment skills combined with motivational interviewing techniques to foster positive behavioral change.
- Supervising experience is advantageous for leadership roles within the dietary department.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments while maintaining attention to detail and compassion for patients’ needs.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through expert nutritional care! We are committed to fostering a vibrant work environment that values your skills in clinical nutrition while supporting your professional growth in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Work Location: In person
