Geriatric Clinical Dietitian: Patient-Focused Care

TEEMA; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional assessments, counseling, and care planning across care settings. You will collaborate with clinical and social care professionals to develop personalized plans, monitor nutritional status, and deliver high-quality education to patients, families, and staff.

The role emphasizes person-centered nutrition support, cultural sensitivity, and participation in quality improvement initiatives within an on-site clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food, nutrition, or dietetics from an accredited institution.
• Passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with the elderly population.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and required auto insurance.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before providing direct patient care.
• Comprehensive background check including Medicare/Medicaid exclusion verification, criminal history, education and license verification, references, and drug screening.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nutritional care as a team member.
• Conduct initial and ongoing nutritional assessments for patients as required.
• Collaborate to develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
• Offer nutritional counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
• Facilitate nutrition-related interventions including home-delivered meals and supplements.
• Monitor weight, health status, medications, hydration, swallowing, mood, and overall intake; report findings.
• Guide team members and staff on patients’ nutritional needs and health issues.
• Incorporate cultural and ethnic dietary preferences into care plans.
• Perform duties of other team members or Food Service Supervisor as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement, team meetings, and staff training.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food, nutrition, or dietetics

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

TEEMA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional assessments, counseling, and care planning across care settings. You will collaborate with clinical and social care professionals to develop personalized plans, monitor nutritional status, and deliver high-quality education to patients, families, and staff.

The role emphasizes person-centered nutrition support, cultural sensitivity, and participation in quality improvement initiatives within an on-site clinical setting.