Registered Dietitian

Jobtailor; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Louisiana is seeking a Registered Dietitian to guide medical nutrition therapy for patients in a facility setting. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to assess needs, implement evidence-based interventions, and educate stakeholders on nutritional care.

The role requires a strong foundation in regulatory standards and effective documentation, with responsibilities including diet orders management and participation in patient rounds.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) with state licensure as required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for dietetics practice.
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients, families and facility staff on medical nutrition therapy.
• Build relationships with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction.
• Complete nutritional assessments and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Provide education on nutritional needs to patients and staff.
• Document assessments and interventions in the medical record.
• Communicate patient nutritional status with physicians and clinical staff.
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
• Attend rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Communication with healthcare teams

Regulatory compliance

Computer experience

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Bachelor's or Master’s in Food and Nutrition or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Clinical software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Guide patients, families, and facility staff on all aspects of medical nutrition therapy
• Build relationships with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction
• Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence‑based practices
• Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
• Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
• Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
• Knowledge of regulatory standards
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in medical nutrition therapy, including conducting nutritional assessments and providing evidence‑based interventions. Strong ability to communicate effectively with healthcare teams and manage dietary orders while ensuring regulatory compliance.