Geriatric Dietitian: Personalized Nutrition & Care

TEEMA Group; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a skilled registered dietitian/nutritionist to assess nutritional needs of elderly patients, develop personalized plans, and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

You will provide counseling to patients and caregivers, educate healthcare professionals, and help implement care plans tailored to individual needs, contributing to improved health outcomes for geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition, or Dietetics from an accredited college.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the elderly population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with electronic health records.
• Clinical experience in medical nutritional therapy, particularly for chronic diseases affecting geriatric patients

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional status of patients and plan appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address patient nutritional needs and contribute to care planning.
• Provide nutrition counseling, education, and therapy to patients and their families.
• Conduct initial and periodic reassessments to adapt nutrition plans as needed.
• Educate and counsel caregivers on dietary issues.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Electronic health records

Clinical nutrition experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, or Dietetics

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

TEEMA Group is seeking a skilled registered dietitian/nutritionist to assess nutritional needs of elderly patients, develop personalized plans, and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

You will provide counseling to patients and caregivers, educate healthcare professionals, and help implement care plans tailored to individual needs, contributing to improved health outcomes for geriatric populations.