Clinical Dietitian: MNT & Patient Education

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to assess and monitor patients’ nutritional status and provide medical nutrition therapy. The role includes counseling, developing care plans, and coordinating with physicians and nurses to integrate nutrition into comprehensive care.

The position requires a bachelor's in nutrition (master's preferred) with appropriate licensure. Strong documentation, teaching, and team collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Assess and monitor nutritional status using current literature to guide care.
• Provide MNT/counseling, assess and educate, and complete referrals as needed.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to coordinate nutrition into therapy.
• Document nutritional care plans, assessments, consultations, and education thoroughly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nutrition into a total patient therapy program.
• Develop and deliver nutrition education to patients and families.
• Participate in in-services and mentor dietetic staff and interns.
• Disseminate nutrition research findings to the medical team and patients.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Interprofessional communication

Nutrition education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to assess and monitor patients’ nutritional status and provide medical nutrition therapy. The role includes counseling, developing care plans, and coordinating with physicians and nurses to integrate nutrition into comprehensive care.

The position requires a bachelor's in nutrition (master's preferred) with appropriate licensure. Strong documentation, teaching, and team collaboration skills are essential.