Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy & Education

Atrium Health Floyd; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd is seeking a registered dietitian to assess nutritional status, provide medical nutrition therapy, and coordinate nutrition into patient care. The role involves counseling, education, and developing teaching materials for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include documenting care plans, leading in-service sessions, mentoring dietetic interns, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure high-quality nutrition outcomes for diverse patient

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with state licensure.
• Must be registered and licensed within 6 months of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition (or Master’s if late CDR eligibility).

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor nutritional status and adjust care as per literature.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and counseling; complete consults.
• Coordinate nutrition into total patient therapy with physicians/nurses.
• Document care plans, assessments, and education in required tools.
• Educate patients and families; develop and use education materials.
• Provide in-services and mentor dietetic interns as applicable.
• Disseminate nutrition research findings to medical team and patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary departments for optimal care.

Skills

Communication

Education delivery

Documentation

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition

Master’s degree in nutrition (preferred depending on CDR)

Tools

Registered Dietitian licensure

Job description

Atrium Health Floyd is seeking a registered dietitian to assess nutritional status, provide medical nutrition therapy, and coordinate nutrition into patient care. The role involves counseling, education, and developing teaching materials for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include documenting care plans, leading in-service sessions, mentoring dietetic interns, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure high-quality nutrition outcomes for diverse patient