Clinical Dietitian Specialist - Nutrition Services

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Nutritionist to deliver exceptional nutrition services. This role emphasizes patient satisfaction and regulatory compliance while focusing on specialty areas such as NICU, bariatric, and oncology nutrition. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical dietetics and a passion for patient care. Join a team dedicated to improving health outcomes through personalized nutrition management and be part of a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with at least 3 years of clinical experience.
• Must have NYS Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist license or be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition services including assessments and diet formulation.
• Implement physician-driven protocols for nutrition support therapies.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Patient Counseling

Diet Formulation

Nutritional Assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Syracuse Allied Health Nutrition Services

Position: TH Clinical Nutritionist 3, NSSL2
Location: Syracuse, State of New York
Type: Full-time
Opening Date: Apr 25, 2025

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian Specialist provides clinical nutrition services, including assessments, diet formulation, self-management training, and interventions. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance, and effective resource use. Must dedicate at least 70% of workload to specialty areas such as NICU, bariatric, renal, cardiac, diabetes, nutrition support, transplant, oncology, pediatrics, and outpatient services. Implements physician-driven protocols for diet, nutrition support therapies, and related actions. Participates in quality improvement programs, departmental meetings, staff development, and patient rounds. Offers outpatient counseling focusing on disease-specific nutrition management, adhering to documentation and billing standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• NYS Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist license (or eligible)
• At least 3 years of post-certification clinical dietetics experience
• Specialty certification or advanced membership within 3 years of hire

Note: Candidates with less than 3 years of experience, but meeting other criteria, may be considered for entry-level positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field
• Over 2 years outpatient counseling experience with billing
• Board certification in Pediatric Nutrition, Weight Management, Oncology Nutrition, Renal Nutrition, or Advanced Diabetes Management

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, days, with weekends and holidays off

Salary

Starting at $65,000+, depending on qualifications

Additional Information

In accordance with Executive Order 161, current or prior salary information is not solicited until a conditional offer is extended. For concerns, contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.