Per Diem Clinical Dietitian Specialist

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse seeks a Clinical Dietitian Specialist for a per diem role within our nutrition services team. The position supports both inpatient and outpatient settings and requires RD credentials and NYS licensure, with opportunities to work across pediatrics to geriatrics.

The role emphasizes nutrition assessments, interventions, and education, including nutrition support therapy management and collaboration on care rounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• NYS Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist license (or eligible) required.
• Three or more years of post RD certification experience in clinical dietetics.
• Specialty certification or advanced specialized membership required within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments, interventions, and education.
• Manage nutrition support therapies (enteral/parenteral).
• Collaborate on patient care rounds and QAPI initiatives.
• Deliver outpatient counseling and meet documentation/billing standards.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

NYS Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist license (or eligible)

Three or more years of post RD certification experience in clinical dietetics

Specialty certification or advanced specialized membership within 3 years of hire

Job description

Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse seeks a Clinical Dietitian Specialist for a per diem role within our nutrition services team. The position supports both inpatient and outpatient settings and requires RD credentials and NYS licensure, with opportunities to work across pediatrics to geriatrics.

The role emphasizes nutrition assessments, interventions, and education, including nutrition support therapy management and collaboration on care rounds.