Clinical Dietitian

We Care Family Physicians • Winter Haven, FL

448d • $20,000 - $30,000

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs and developing personalized dietary plans. This role involves providing health coaching, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and monitoring patient progress to ensure effective nutrition interventions. The position requires a strong understanding of human physiology and nutrition, as well as the ability to educate patients on dietary habits and specific medical conditions.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of human physiology and its relationship to nutrition
• Excellent communication skills to effectively educate and counsel patients on dietary changes
• Ability to conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine nutritional needs
• Proficiency in conducting diagnostic evaluations to identify nutritional deficiencies or imbalances
• Knowledge of various therapeutic diets, including enteral nutrition and tube feeding protocols
• Ability to develop personalized dietary plans based on individual patient needs and medical conditions
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple patients and prioritize workload effectively

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to determine nutritional needs and develop personalized dietary plans
• Provide health coaching and education to patients on proper nutrition and dietary habits
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement nutrition interventions
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting dietary plans as necessary
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations to assess patients' nutritional status and identify any deficiencies or imbalances
• Provide guidance on appropriate food choices and meal planning for specific medical conditions or dietary restrictions
• Educate patients on the use of tube feeding and provide support in managing enteral nutrition
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the field of clinical nutrition
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient interactions and progress

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed