Clinical Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian
About the role
We are hiring a HYBRID Clinical Nutritionist (RDN/CDN) to join our Nutrition Department. As a Nutritionist, you will provide education and counseling to high‑risk patients and their families in our primary care and multi‑specialty health centers. This opening is stationed at our health center in Bronx, NY, with an emphasis on supporting high‑risk patients treated through medical specialists (e.g., Cardiology, GI, Endocrinology, Nephrology). The associate will deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), education, and behavior‑change counseling to improve health outcomes related to chronic disease.
Responsibilities
- Assess symptoms, nutrition needs, vitals, labs, diagnoses, supplement use, allergies, and food access.
- Provide MNT, preventative care, education, and nutrition counseling to patients and their families.
- Supply appropriate educational materials, ensure health‑literate communication, and develop individualized plans.
- Schedule and conduct reassessments of patients to follow up on goals and behavior change.
- Provide initial and follow‑up consultations to patients.
- Engage in outreach and therapy for patients with unhealthy weight and chronic illnesses.
- Participate in food demonstrations, health fairs, and workshops in collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary team of providers caring for our patients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required.
- New York State Licensed CDN required; RDN on track for CDN welcomed to apply.
- Bilingual Spanish/English required.
- Passion for community health.
Pay
Minimum $60,000 per annum; Maximum $77,000 per annum.
Schedule
Hybrid work arrangement in Bronx, NY. Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Three days onsite, two days remote.
Benefits
- Fully funded health insurance for you; 73.5% funded health insurance for your family.
- Dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 3% annual employer contribution.
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday).
- Flex Spending Accounts (health care, dependent care, and commuter benefits).
- Entertainment discount programs.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
- Fitness discounts and perks through our medical plan.
- $50,000 term life insurance.
About Urban Health Plan
Urban Health Plan’s mission is to continuously improve community health and quality of life by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality primary and specialty health care, and by advancing innovative best practices. Founded over 50 years ago, UHP remains committed to patient‑centered, holistic, high‑quality health care.