Part-Time Dietitian

About the role

A dedicated dietitian responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing personalized dietary plans, and educating on healthy eating habits. The role includes instructing patients on post-discharge diets, monitoring nutritional status, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and counsel patients based on physician instructions.
• Evaluate referral orders for appropriate nutrition intake methods.
• Document patient information accurately in medical records.
• Implement and adapt nutritional care plans and menus for special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide nutritional recommendations.
• Review and approve menus for nutritional adequacy.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.

Qualifications & Skills

• Preferred: Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Preferred: At least one year of clinical dietetics experience.

Key Attributes

• Passion for improving health through nutrition.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare teams.