Clinical Dietitian

Nyuhs; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as a Clinical Dietitian, where you'll play a vital role in improving patient health outcomes through tailored medical nutrition therapy. In this full-time position, you will screen patients for nutritional risks and collaborate with healthcare teams to provide essential dietary consultations. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment dedicated to values such as compassion and teamwork. Experience the vibrant Southern Tier of New York, with its rich culture and outdoor adventures, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of your patients.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required; eligibility for registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Successful completion of a supervised practice program for nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for nutritional risk and respond to nutrition consults.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for disease prevention and management.

Skills

Nutritional Screening

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Patient Consultation

Clinical Experience

Education

Master's Degree in Dietetics

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Job description

locations 33-57 Harrison St, Johnson City, NY 13790

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R0000008627

Clinical Dietitian, UHS Wilson Medical Center

Shift: Day

Hours per week: 40

Salary range: $30.58 - $45.86 per hour, depending on experience.

Overview

The Clinical Dietitian screens patients for nutritional risk and responds to nutrition consults as ordered by providers and the health care team. The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy for disease prevention and management to produce positive patient outcomes in the inpatient and outpatient setting for patients identified at nutrition risk and those referred by consult.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Masters Degree from an accredited dietetics program (a bachelor's degree will be accepted for those who are grandfathered in based on the guidelines set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (those who graduated with their bachelor's degree in an accredited dietetics program prior to January 1, 2024)
• Successful completion of a supervised practice program for nutrition
• Must be eligible to sit for the registration examination for Dietitians.

Preferred:

• Previous clinical experience in an acute care teaching facility.

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Eligibility for registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Successful completion of the Registration Examination for Dietitians within 6 months of hire date.
• Obtains NYS certification as a dietitian-nutritionist (CDN) within 1 (one) year of hire or after passing the Registration Examination for dietitians.

Preferred:

• Registered Dietitian
• Oncology Nutrition Certification

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York’s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.

United Health Services employees and providers are “LOVED!” This means we’re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you’ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

About New York’s Southern Tier

As an employee of United Health Services, you’ll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We’re a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada.

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.