Geriatric Dietitian: Clinical Nutrition & Counseling

Naples-Health-and-Reha; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples-Health-and-Reha is seeking a Registered Dietitian to promote optimal nutrition for geriatric patients. You will develop personalized care plans, deliver nutrition counseling, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, implementing MNT, weight management, and chronic disease strategies while maintaining accurate EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• RD credential from an accredited program with current licensure.
• Experience in clinical nutrition in hospitals, long-term care, or outpatient clinics.
• Strong knowledge of MNT, geriatrics, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and tube feeding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status and needs.
• Develop individualized care plans including MNT, weight and chronic disease management.
• Provide nutrition counseling using motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change.
• Manage clinical nutrition support including tube feeding and dietary modifications.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to coordinate care and optimize plans.
• Document all patient interactions and care plans in the EHR accurately.
• Supervise dietetic interns or junior staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Motivational interviewing

Clinical nutrition

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Naples-Health-and-Reha is seeking a Registered Dietitian to promote optimal nutrition for geriatric patients. You will develop personalized care plans, deliver nutrition counseling, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, implementing MNT, weight management, and chronic disease strategies while maintaining accurate EHR documentation.