Dietitian

About the role

We are seeking a Licensed Registered Dietitian to provide professional dietetics services within a healthcare facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive nutrition assessments using medical records, diagnoses, nutrition histories, laboratory values, anthropometric measurements, and dietary intake data.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy to prevent and treat various diseases and health conditions.
• Educate and counsel patients regarding dietary needs, nutritional goals, and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Calculate nutritional requirements including calorie, protein, fluid, and nutrient needs.
• Evaluate weight ranges, body mass index (BMI), and other nutrition-related indicators to support treatment planning.
• Review and analyze therapeutic menus to ensure nutritional adequacy and compliance with dietary prescriptions.
• Assess caloric and nutrient content of foods and recommend modifications to meet patient-specific needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams regarding nutrition-related interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient progress.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, healthcare regulations, and professional standards of practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Home Economics (Food), or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current and active Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional dietetics experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Dietitian.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, clinical nutrition, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Experience conducting nutrition assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Ability to interpret laboratory values, medical diagnoses, and nutrition-related clinical data.
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate coursework in Dietetics, Nutrition, Home Economics (Food), or a related field.
• Experience with electronic medical records and nutrition documentation systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to clinical nutrition services.