Nutritionist: Clinical Care & Community Wellness

Essen Health Care; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a dynamic Nutritionist to partner with clients and an interdisciplinary medical team to craft individualized nutrition care plans based on comprehensive evaluations of each patient’s health risks and goals.

The role emphasizes counseling on dietary issues, developing budget-conscious nutrition plans, and providing follow‑up support, with HIPAA-compliant documentation and opportunities to present nutrition education to groups in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition; RD credential required.
• Minimum 2+ years of outpatient experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and Diet Analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients on dietary issues and healthy eating habits.
• Develop nutrition plans considering budget and tastes.
• Create and follow up on detailed nutrition plans.
• Assess nutritional and health needs.
• Document patient progress per HIPAA guidelines.
• Lead group education on nutrition when needed.

Skills

Excellent writing

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD Nutritionist

Tools

MS Office

Diet Analysis software

Job description

Essen Health Care is seeking a dynamic Nutritionist to partner with clients and an interdisciplinary medical team to craft individualized nutrition care plans based on comprehensive evaluations of each patient’s health risks and goals.

The role emphasizes counseling on dietary issues, developing budget-conscious nutrition plans, and providing follow‑up support, with HIPAA-compliant documentation and opportunities to present nutrition education to groups in an outpatient setting.