Registered Dietician, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an energetic and experienced Registered Dietitian for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits in our Essex County Visits office. This role services clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Essex County. Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.

About the role

As a Registered Dietitian, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, enabling them to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Plan, organize, and conduct dietetic education for staff, clients, and caregivers.
• Assess, develop, and counsel clients and families on medical nutrition therapy for preventative care and disease management.
• Provide reliable, objective information and education to individuals and families in a home health care setting.
• Translate the latest scientific findings and information into easily understandable and actionable guidance for staff, clients, and caregivers.
• Thoroughly document clinical treatment using electronic medical records.
• Function as a member of the home health care team with expertise in nutritional care.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition from an accredited institution, as evidenced by diploma or transcript.
• Ability to maintain membership and registration in the American Dietetic Association.
• Must be a licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of NJ.
• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working as a Registered Dietitian in a health care setting.
• Home health care experience is a plus.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Ability to travel to cases as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Bi-weekly pay and direct deposit.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) with company match.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

Base pay ranges from $62.00 to $65.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation.