Union Dietitian

Fresenius Medical Care • Ponce, PR

15d

About The Position

Plans and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. Conducts nutrition assessments and obtains nutrition histories from patients. Consults with physicians and other health care personnel to determine patients’ nutritional needs and diet restrictions. The role may administer medical nutrition therapy and oversee or advise food service operations.

This is a professional-level role requiring learned knowledge, typically attained through advanced education and experience. The position applies practical knowledge of its work area, makes decisions about its own work methods, and modifies existing methods, techniques, or processes. Assignments are of moderate size, scope, diversity, or complexity.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct programs to educate patients about nutrition.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and obtain nutrition histories from patients.
• Consult with physicians and other health care personnel to determine patients’ nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
• Administer medical nutrition therapy.
• May oversee and provide advice to food service operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level