Registered Dietitian-PT

The-Greenery-Center-For-Rehab-and-Nursin; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing seeks a licensed Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in clinical nutrition, patient assessment, and medical nutrition therapy to develop tailored nutrition care plans.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating care plans, providing counseling on chronic diseases and geriatrics, managing nutrition support like tube feeding, documenting in EHR, supervising interns, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Current registration as an RD or LDN.
• Clinical nutrition experience in hospital or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, MNT, and diagnostic evaluation.
• Experience managing tube feeding and nutrition support.
• Experience with geriatrics or chronic illnesses.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling for chronic diseases and geriatrics.
• Manage tube feeding and parenteral nutrition in collaboration with medical teams.
• Document assessments, care plans, and progress in EHR.
• Apply motivational interviewing to support patient adherence.
• Supervise dietetic interns or junior staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Patient assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Motivational interviewing

EMR/EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Supervising interns

Education

Registered Dietitian licensure (RD) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of clinical nutrition, patient assessment, and medical nutrition therapy, with a passion for improving health outcomes through personalized nutritional care. As a Registered Dietitian, you will provide expert guidance on nutrition support, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and develop tailored care plans to meet diverse patient needs.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status and identify dietary needs.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans that align with medical diagnoses and treatment goals.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and education to patients with chronic diseases, geriatrics, weight management, and specific dietary requirements.
• Manage nutrition support interventions such as tube feeding and parenteral nutrition in collaboration with medical teams.
• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems to document assessments, care plans, and progress notes accurately.
• Apply motivational interviewing techniques to encourage behavioral change and enhance patient adherence to nutritional recommendations.
• Supervise dietetic interns or junior staff members while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and protocols.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care outcomes.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Proven experience in clinical nutrition within hospital or long-term care environments.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), and diagnostic evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing tube feeding, nutritional analysis, and developing care plans for complex cases.
• Experience working with individuals who have specific dietary needs related to chronic illnesses or geriatrics.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for documentation and patient record management.
• Excellent client communication skills combined with the ability to educate patients effectively.
• Supervising experience in a healthcare setting is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with acute care practices, weight loss programs, and dietary department operations is advantageous.

Join our team dedicated to advancing health through expert nutritional care-making a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day!