Per Diem Dietetic Technician - Cardiac Rehab Education

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks a Dietetic Assistant to support Clinical Dietitians by collecting nutrition histories and monitoring patient meals. You will adjust menus for dietary needs and document responses to care plans.

You will conduct education sessions, help with nutrition interventions, and collaborate with staff to ensure patient progress and diet adherence. Strong communication and EHR skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a US-accredited bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent and completion of an ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics completed or in progress with anticipated completion within 6 months.
• Evidence of Safe Serve Certification.
• Knowledge of nutrition science and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to develop and review nutrition care plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clinical dietitian and chef on dietary guidelines and patient education.
• Facilitates cooking demonstrations and supermarket tours with rehab staff.
• Collects and reviews food and nutrient intake information from patients.
• Obtains anthropometric data from records or interviews.
• Reviews nutrition risk screens and documents feedback in the system.
• Provides and adjusts nutrition care plans as directed by the clinical dietitian.
• Monitors interventions with meal recalls and diet reinforcement.
• Meets with patients and families to discuss progress and revise plans as needed.
• Conducts individual and group nutrition education for long-term dietary changes.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

EHR

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate in Dietetics

ACEND Didactic Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks a Dietetic Assistant to support Clinical Dietitians by collecting nutrition histories and monitoring patient meals. You will adjust menus for dietary needs and document responses to care plans.

You will conduct education sessions, help with nutrition interventions, and collaborate with staff to ensure patient progress and diet adherence. Strong communication and EHR skills are essential.