Geriatric Registered Dietitian — Clinical Nutrition Leader

Naples Health and rehab; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Naples Health and Rehab in Naples, FL is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian to advance nutrition care for geriatric patients. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and provide nutrition counseling, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists.

This role requires RD licensure, clinical nutrition experience in hospital or long-term care, and strong skills in motivational interviewing, health coaching, and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• RD credential with current licensure per state law.
• Clinical nutrition experience in hospitals, long-term care, or outpatient settings.
• Strong knowledge of MNT and dietary management for geriatrics, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and tube feeding.
• Experience with EMR/EHR documentation and patient records.
• Supervisory experience in dietary departments or staff/student supervision.
• Familiarity with diagnostic evaluation processes and care plan development.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and identify dietary needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans including MNT.
• Provide nutrition counseling to support behavior change.
• Manage clinical nutrition support including tube feeding.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, therapists to optimize care.
• Document interactions and care plans in the EHR.
• Supervise dietetic interns or junior staff while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Behavior change

Motivational interviewing

Team collaboration

Health coaching

Supervisory experience

Dietary assessment

Dietary therapy

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Naples Health and Rehab in Naples, FL is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian to advance nutrition care for geriatric patients. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and provide nutrition counseling, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists.

This role requires RD licensure, clinical nutrition experience in hospital or long-term care, and strong skills in motivational interviewing, health coaching, and EMR documentation.