Clinical Dietitian: Advanced Patient Nutrition & Care

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care, including patient assessment, plan development, and education. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and high-quality dietary interventions to support patient outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's in nutrition, a registered dietitian (RD) within 6 months of residency completion, and a dietetic internship or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition or equivalent.
• Master's Degree required, only if eligibility for examination began on or after 1/1/24.
• Dietetic internship or its equivalent required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) within 6 months of completion of residency program required.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of patients to determine those at nutritional risk and develops nutrition plans.
• Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing nutritional assessments and monitors patient progress.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy and education to patients and families.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition or equivalent

Master's Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care, including patient assessment, plan development, and education. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and high-quality dietary interventions to support patient outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's in nutrition, a registered dietitian (RD) within 6 months of residency completion, and a dietetic internship or equivalent.