Registered Dietitian – Geriatric Nutrition & Care Coach

Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab in Florida is seeking a seasoned Registered Dietitian to promote optimal nutrition for our geriatric patient population. You will develop personalized care plans, provide nutrition counseling, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to coordinate care.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, MNT-based plans, weight management, documentation in EHR, and supervising dietetic interns while upholding Florida AHCA background screening

Qualifications

• RD credential required from an accredited program and current licensure as needed by state law.
• Proven experience in clinical nutrition settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, or outpatient clinics.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, MNT, and dietary management for geriatrics, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and tube feeding.
• Experience with health coaching, client communication, and motivational interviewing to support behavior change.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Motivational interviewing

Health coaching

Client communication

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab in Florida is seeking a seasoned Registered Dietitian to promote optimal nutrition for our geriatric patient population. You will develop personalized care plans, provide nutrition counseling, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to coordinate care.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, MNT-based plans, weight management, documentation in EHR, and supervising dietetic interns while upholding Florida AHCA background screening