Registered Dietitian

GetHired, Inc.; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition assessment, MNT, education, counseling, and nutrition support within a Federally Qualified Health Center.

The role focuses on diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other nutrition-related conditions as part of an integrated care team. You will develop individualized nutrition care plans, educate patients and families, and document care in the EHR while supporting preventive health initiatives and quality

Qualifications

• Must hold current RD/RDN credential and SC license to practice dietetics.
• Experience delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling.
• Outpatient, primary care, or community health setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide MNT and nutrition counseling within scope of practice.
• Educate patients on meal planning, portion control, and label reading.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other team members.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans based on outcomes.
• Document assessments and services in the EHR accurately and timely.
• Support diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and other nutrition-related conditions.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition assessment

Chronic disease management

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RD/RDN credential (CDR)

SC licensure to practice dietetics

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Position Summary

TheRegistered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, MedicalNutrition Therapy (MNT), education, counseling, and nutrition support topatients of Health Care Partners of South Carolina (HCPSC). Working within aFederally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the Registered Dietitian serves aspart of an integrated care team supporting patients with diabetes,hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, and other acuteand chronic health conditions affected by nutrition.

The RegisteredDietitian works collaboratively with medical providers, nursing, behavioralhealth, pharmacy, and other members of the healthcare team to developindividualized nutrition care plans, improve patient outcomes, and addressbarriers that may affect a patient’s ability to achieve nutrition and healthgoals. This position also supports preventive health, chronic diseasemanagement, quality improvement, and community health initiatives.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patient diagnoses, healthgoals, laboratory results, medications, dietary needs, and providerrecommendations.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and nutrition counseling within the Registered Dietitian’s scope of practice.
• Provide nutrition education and management for patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, renaldisease, gastrointestinal conditions, and other nutrition-related conditions.
• Educate patients and families regarding mealplanning, portion control, food selection, label reading, weight management, and disease-specific nutrition recommendations.
• Establish realistic and measurable nutritiongoals and monitor patient progress toward achieving established goals.
• Collaborate with medical providers, nurses, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and other members of thehealthcare team to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Evaluate patient progress and modify nutritioninterventions and care plans based on clinical outcomes and individual patientneeds.
• Identify social, financial, cultural, and otherbarriers affecting nutrition and connect patients with available community ororganizational resources when appropriate.
• Document nutrition assessments, MNT services, interventions, education, patient goals, and follow-up activities accurately and timely within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ensure documentation supports applicable billing, coding, payer, and regulatory requirements for nutrition services.
• Support clinical quality measures andorganizational initiatives related to diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular health, preventive care, and other nutrition-sensitive conditions.
• Participate in patient education programs, groupeducation sessions, community outreach, and health promotion activities asneeded.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, HRSA, FQHCrequirements, professional standards, and applicable state and federalregulations.
• Participate in staff meetings, qualityimprovement activities, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or RegisteredDietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on DieteticRegistration (CDR) required.
• Current and unrestricted South Carolina licenseto practice dietetics required.
• Must maintain all professional credentials,registrations, and licensure required to provide services within the scope of the position.
• Experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy, nutrition counseling, and chronic disease education in an outpatient, primarycare, or community healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience working with patients with diabetes,hypertension, obesity, renal disease, and other chronic health conditionspreferred.
• Experience within a Federally Qualified HealthCenter (FQHC), community health center, or similar healthcare settingpreferred.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR)systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy, nutrition assessment, chronic disease management, and evidence-based nutritionpractices.
• Knowledge of documentation and regulatoryrequirements applicable to nutrition services and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Ability to develop individualized nutrition careplans based on patients’ clinical needs, available resources, culture, and health goals.
• Strong patient education, counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within anintegrated, multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage patient appointments, documentation, follow-up, and multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR)systems and healthcare documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protectpatient information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.