Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

Per Diem position physically located in the hospital (not remote).

About the Role

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nutrition services including screening, initial assessment, re-assessments, nutrition counseling and education, therapeutic diet calculations, and calorie counts.
• Develops an appropriate nutritional care plan, considering religious, cultural, and ethical factors.
• Evaluates potential food/drug interactions and/or herb/supplement interactions.
• Provides nutrition education/counseling as appropriate.
• Communicates and implements the nutritional plan of care with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Attends Interdisciplinary Care meetings for the development of patient care plans.
• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in various medical rounds (e.g., wound rounds, dysphagia rounds).
• Develops and implements educational programs for patients and staff.
• Works with the patient to identify a nutrition education plan and sets achievable goals.
• Keeps current with nutritional practices and theories.
• Maintains current ADA requirements (e.g., Professional Portfolio, self-development, and continuing education classes).

Requirements

• Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for advancement based on skills and dedication, potentially leading to full-time opportunities.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for you and your family members.
• Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k upon reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Pay

$40.00 per hour.