Dietitian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Degree in Nutrition or equivalent.
• Current Registered Dietitian licensure or certification in the state(s) of practice, as required by the applicable state(s).
• Minimum of six months of related experience generally required.
• Clinical dietitian experience in a hospital, inpatient rehabilitation program, skilled nursing facility, or similar facility-based clinical setting.
• Ability to support individuals with complex medical and nutritional needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing individualized nutrition plans based on clinical needs, lifestyle, and functional goals.
• Comfort working with autonomy while maintaining interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Interest in providing care in patients’ homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nutritional services in compliance with state practice acts, professional standards, and individual patient needs.
• Follow applicable laws and regulations, company policies and procedures, and healthcare standards.
• Interview patients and assess and evaluate their nutritional status.
• Determine patients’ dietary needs and advise physicians and nursing personnel.
• Consult with patients’ physicians to establish dietary treatments and requirements.
• Prepare and calculate therapeutic diets to meet patients’ specific requirements.
• Guide and assist patients and family members in understanding, accepting, and following physician-ordered dietary modifications.
• Instruct patients and family members on dietary restrictions and drug-nutrient interactions as appropriate.
• Observe patient responses to dietary treatment, note changes in condition, and advise physicians, Nurse Supervisors, and/or Clinical Coordinators.
• Revise nutritional plans as appropriate based on patients’ conditions and physicians’ orders.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient files and documentation, and share confidential information only when access is established and sharing is in the patient’s best interest.
• Maintain and enhance clinical practice skills through staff development and continuing education programs.
• Participate in assigned quality assessment and improvement activities, including communicating information that supports data collection and root cause analysis.
• Adhere to and participate in the company’s HIPAA privacy and Business Ethics and Compliance programs and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Hourly pay rather than visit-based compensation.
• Paid drive and travel time.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Access to continuing education and professional development.
• Meaningful, individualized care in home and community environments.