Clinical Dietitian

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian in Gadsden, AL. The Registered Dietitian will design and implement nutrition care plans tailored to patients' medical needs, aiming to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management.

Responsibilities include nutritional assessment, developing meal plans, tracking progress, and educating patients and families. Candidates must have an RD license and clinical experience. Benefits include competitive compensation and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Dietitian (RD) license.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ dietary needs based on medical conditions.
• Create individualized nutrition plans for recovery and chronic disease management.
• Track patients’ progress and adjust meal plans as needed.
• Work with healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care.
• Educate patients and families about healthy eating habits.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT)

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR)

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) license

1–2 years clinical experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian, also referred to as a Registered Dietitian. The Registered Dietitian (RD) in our hospital designs and implements nutrition care plans for patients, tailoring diets to medical needs. Clinical Dietitian assesses nutritional status, monitors progress, educates patients and families, collaborates with healthcare teams, and ensures dietary staff prepares meals that meet safety and health standards. The Registered Dietitian’s goal is to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management.

Shift’s Available: Days

Hours: 8 hour shift

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients’ dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history.
• Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition.
• Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans.
• Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post‑discharge meal planning.
• Ensure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards.

Qualifications

Education and Training

Before we go any further, we do have some deal‑breakers. You must have:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) license.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to educate and motivate patients and families on healthy eating habits.
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf