Registered Dietitian - Full Time

West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time

Comprehensive medical/RX, vision, EAP, and dental plans

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Extensive orientation program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Miami, FL, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide quality nutrition services, develop care plans, and work with interdisciplinary teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, state licensure, and at least one year of clinical experience. Competitive compensation of $25 - $46 per hour is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including PTO and health plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition related field.
• Current state licensure/certification as required by state.
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One year of work experience in a clinical facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nutrition services including assessments and counseling.
• Develop appropriate nutritional care plans considering various factors.
• Communicate and implement nutritional plans with the care team.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings for patient care plans.
• Develop educational programs for patients and staff.
• Supervise food and nutrition departmental systems.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Nutrition education

Therapeutic diet calculations

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition

Current state licensure/certification

Registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration

Job description

Registered Dietitian at West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital

Location: Miami, FL
Schedule: Fulltime
Compensation: $25 - $46 per hour (based on experience)

West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, vision, EAP, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nutrition services including screening, initial assessment, re-assessments, nutrition counseling and education, therapeutic diet calculations, and calorie counts. Develops an appropriate nutritional care plan.
• Considers religious, cultural, and ethical factors when completing nutrition assessments and creating plan of care.
• Evaluates potential food/drug interactions, and/or herb/supplement interactions. Provides nutrition education/counseling as appropriate.
• Communicates and implements the nutritional plan of care with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Care meetings, when assigned, for the development of patient care plans. Participates with the interdisciplinary team in various medical rounds as available at the facility (e.g., wound rounds, or dysphagia rounds).
• Develops and implements educational programs for patients and staff. Works with the patient to identify a nutrition education plan and sets achievable goals.
• Keeps current with nutritional practices and theories. Maintains current ADA requirements (professional portfolio, self-development, and continuing education classes).
• Oversees Food and Nutrition departmental office systems, including diet cards, place cards, ordering nutritional supplements, etc. Utilizes the electronic patient information system as needed.
• Acts as Food Service manager during scheduled weekends, holidays, or covering vacation shifts. Supervises staff along with Dietary Manager to achieve hospital and departmental mission and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition related field.
• Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.