Registered Dietitian (RD) – Rehab Nutrition & Growth

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Career growth

Meaningful impact

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our healthcare team in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. The RD will conduct nutritional assessments, develop care plans, monitor status, and educate residents and families, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Active RD/RDN credentials and a bachelor's in nutrition are required; prior SNF/long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Active RD/RDN credential required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutritional assessments, and clinical documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor residents' nutritional status, weight trends, and dietary needs.
• Make recommendations regarding therapeutic diets, supplements, and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, Speech Therapy, and other team members.
• Participate in care plan meetings and provide nutrition-related recommendations.
• Monitor residents at risk for malnutrition, dehydration, and weight loss.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation per facility policies and regulations.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.
• Oversee compliance with dietary, nutritional, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)

Job description

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our healthcare team in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. The RD will conduct nutritional assessments, develop care plans, monitor status, and educate residents and families, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Active RD/RDN credentials and a bachelor's in nutrition are required; prior SNF/long-term care experience is preferred.