Dietary Technician

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Registered Diet Technician (DTR) to support resident nutrition care. You will perform nutritional screenings, monitor weight and dietary needs, and update care plans while documenting progress and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes accurate nutrition assessments, care planning, and adherence to healthcare regulations, with responsibilities including menu planning and therapeutic diet reviews.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field required.
• Registered Diet Technician (DTR) credential required or Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics with national registration.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition assessment, care planning, and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and screenings.
• Monitor resident nutrition status and weight trends.
• Develop and update nutrition care plans.
• Communicate dietary needs with residents, families, and care teams.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with menu planning and therapeutic diet reviews.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics with national registration

Job description

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is actively seeking a Dietary Technician in Syracuse NY. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Diet Technician (DTR) to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will support resident nutrition care by conducting nutritional screenings and assessments, monitoring weight and dietary needs, updating care plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality nutritional services.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field required
• Registered Diet Technician (DTR) credential required or Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics with national registration
• Minimum 1 year of experience in long-term care or a related healthcare setting preferred
• Knowledge of nutrition assessment, care planning, and healthcare regulations

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete nutritional assessments and screenings
• Monitor resident nutrition status and weight trends
• Develop and update nutrition care plans
• Communicate dietary needs with residents, families, and care teams
• Support quality assurance initiatives and regulatory compliance
• Assist with menu planning and therapeutic diet reviews

Join our team and help improve the health and well-being of our residents through quality nutritional care.

About Us:

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a warm and welcoming 440-bed skilled nursing facility located in Syracuse, New York. Known for its commitment to compassionate care and clinical excellence, Bishop offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a supportive and homelike environment. Our dedicated team uses a personalized, multi-disciplinary approach to help residents recover, regain independence, and thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V