Registered Dietitian

PeopleOne Health•Polk County, FL

7d•$57,975 - $86,963•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian engages with members in person, virtually, or by telephone to provide medical nutrition therapy. The role conducts nutrition assessments, coordinates individualized nutrition care, provides counseling and education, and works with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support member health and quality of life. The position is a blend of home- and office-based work and may require travel within a defined geographic area. Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher focused in nutrition, or equivalent.
Current Commission on Dietetics (CDR) registration.
State licensure for the state in which the employee practices.
1–2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
Familiarity with chronic disease management and medical nutrition therapy.
Comfort with group and individual counseling.
Experience in community settings.
Knowledge of basic health, nutrition, and fitness principles.
Ability to apply behavior-change principles and group facilitation in coaching situations.
Ability to multitask, attend to detail, and maintain records.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people of varying ages, ethnicities, and life experiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet navigation.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work autonomously.
Professionalism and tact.
Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Understanding of and adherence to client confidentiality.
Ability to thrive in a team environment and a fast-paced atmosphere.
Flexibility and initiative.
Ability to travel to sites or other locations within a defined geographic area as required.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Spanish speaking preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct nutrition assessments to identify members’ specific nutritional needs and coordinate nutrition care, including diet modification, meal planning, and healthy lifestyle counseling.
Provide nutrition therapy using evidence-based standards of practice and considering members’ medical histories, nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, and economic and social situations.
Counsel individuals and groups on good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition management of diseases.
Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate members’ nutritional care.
Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and plans in the EMR according to facility protocol.
Serve as a nutrition liaison and expert on committees and contribute expertise to company initiatives as needed.
Prepare materials, presentations, and other communications using professional writing adapted to different health literacy levels.
Demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Help create a motivating, safe, supportive, non-competitive, and non-judgmental environment for members and employees.
Accommodate client schedules by working outside regular hours when required.