Registered Dietitian

Acadiana Management Group; Lafayette, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital – Lafayette is seeking a PRN Dietitian to advise and counsel inpatient on food and nutrition, assess dietary needs and plan therapeutic diets for inpatients based on health concerns.

Collaborates with physicians, nursing and therapists to improve outcomes. Oversees meal preparation and service, ensures dietary department compliance with laws. Current licensure required; continuing education and English proficiency emphasized.

Qualifications

• Current Dietitian licensure required in state of practice.
• Continuing Education minimum hours each year to sustain credentials.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages are desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel inpatient on food and nutrition.
• Assess dietary needs and plans therapeutic diets for inpatients.
• Analyze effects of interventions and collaborate with physicians, nursing and therapists.
• Oversee and implement preparation and service of meals for patients.
• Ensure dietary staff performance and compliance with laws and guidelines.

Education

Dietitian licensure (state)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Category: Food & Nutritional Services

Job Type: PRN

Job Location: LA-Lafayette

Facility Type: Physical Rehabilitation

Shift Type (Clinical Positions): Day Shift

Summary

We are growing! Come tour our new facility!

At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who are called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents. Market competitive pay rates and benefits are offered by AMG Physical Rehab – Lafayette.

AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital – Lafayette is part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System – a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization. Our brand new state of the art hospital is located in the heart of Lafayette off Kaliste Saloom Road, just minutes away from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital – Lafayette is seeking PRN Dietitian to Advise and Counsel inpatient on food and nutrition. Assesses dietary needs and plans therapeutic diets for inpatients based on patient’s current health concerns. Analyses effects of interventions. Collaborates with Physician, Nursing and therapists to improve patient outcomes. Oversees and implements preparation and service of meals for patients. in the hospital. Responsible for oversight of dietary staff and their performance as well as ensuring the dietary department is in compliance with company guidelines; state, federal and other governing bodies laws and regulations. Assures patients are consistently served diets as ordered following guidelines for meal times and meal temperatures.

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference with AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital – Lafayette!

• Current Dietitian licensure required in state of practice
• Continuing Education of minimum hours every year to sustain credentials.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages are desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge.

About Us

Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital (LPRH) is a state of the art, free-standing, thirty-two-bed specialty hospital located in the heart of Lafayette, LA. We provide inpatient rehabilitation services. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.

Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.