Registered Dietitian: Personal Nutrition & Wellness

LaSante Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center in Brooklyn, NY invites a qualified Registered Dietitian to join our on-site care team full-time. You will provide individualized nutrition counseling focused on weight management, chronic disease prevention and wellness.

The RD will collaborate with physicians and nurses, develop personalized meal plans, educate patients, and document progress while staying current with guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must hold current RD/RDN credential.
• Experience in dietetics and nutrition education is required.
• Experience with weight management and creating individualized meal plans.
• Knowledge of nutrition-related chronic conditions (diabetes, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and educate a diverse patient population.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of community-specific health challenges is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and evaluate patients' dietary needs and goals.
• Provide one-on-one counseling and education to patients.
• Develop personalized meal plans based on medical conditions, lifestyle, and goals.
• Support patients with weight management and related conditions.
• Educate on healthy food choices, portions, and meal planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and other providers to create care plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Provide culturally sensitive nutrition education.
• Stay current on evidence-based nutrition practices.

Skills

Registered Dietitian credentials

Dietetics experience

Weight management

Chronic diseases knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education for diverse populations

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Community health awareness

Education

RD/RDN credential

Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

LaSante Health Center in Brooklyn, NY invites a qualified Registered Dietitian to join our on-site care team full-time. You will provide individualized nutrition counseling focused on weight management, chronic disease prevention and wellness.

The RD will collaborate with physicians and nurses, develop personalized meal plans, educate patients, and document progress while staying current with guidelines.