Registered Dietitian-FT or PT

Naples-Health-and-Reha; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples-Health-and-Reha is seeking a Registered Dietitian to promote optimal nutrition for geriatric patients. You will develop personalized care plans, deliver nutrition counseling, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, implementing MNT, weight management, and chronic disease strategies while maintaining accurate EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• RD credential from an accredited program with current licensure.
• Experience in clinical nutrition in hospitals, long-term care, or outpatient clinics.
• Strong knowledge of MNT, geriatrics, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and tube feeding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status and needs.
• Develop individualized care plans including MNT, weight and chronic disease management.
• Provide nutrition counseling using motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change.
• Manage clinical nutrition support including tube feeding and dietary modifications.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to coordinate care and optimize plans.
• Document all patient interactions and care plans in the EHR accurately.
• Supervise dietetic interns or junior staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Motivational interviewing

Clinical nutrition

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Dietitian, where you will play a vital role in promoting optimal nutrition and health outcomes for our geriatric patient population. Whether working full-time or part-time, you will leverage your expertise to develop personalized care plans, provide nutrition counseling, and collaborate closely with healthcare professionals.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status and identify specific dietary needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that incorporate medical nutrition therapy (MNT), weight management, and chronic disease management strategies.
• Provide expert nutrition counseling using motivational interviewing techniques to motivate behavioral change and improve health outcomes.
• Manage clinical nutrition support including tube feeding, dietary modifications, and specialized nutritional interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment plans.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans accurately within electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Supervise dietetic interns or junior staff members while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from an accredited program with current licensure or certification as required by state law.
• Proven experience working in clinical nutrition settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, or outpatient clinics.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), and dietary management for various conditions including geriatrics, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and tube feeding.
• Demonstrated skills in health coaching, client communication, and motivational interviewing to support behavior change.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems for documentation and patient record management.
• Supervisory experience preferred, especially in dietary departments or clinical settings involving staff or student supervision.
• Familiarity with diagnostic evaluation processes, nutritional analysis tools, and care plan development for diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments with acute care experience or long-term care expertise highly valued.

Florida Background Screening Requirement:

This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Clearinghouse in accordance with Florida law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background screening.

For additional information regarding Florida background screening requirements and the Clearinghouse, please visit:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Join us in delivering compassionate nutritional care that transforms lives! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise can thrive while making a lasting impact on the health of our community members.