The Clinical Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients across diverse ages and conditions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based nutrition care in inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage nutritional care, including screening, care planning, education, and monitoring. Guide and educate patients of all ages towards balanced diets tailored to their understanding. Assist in menu planning, food quality monitoring, and participate in nutrition programs. Provide training for dietetic interns and participate in interdisciplinary care conferences. Support patient education material development and ensure quality nutrition services. Consult for home care services as required by licensing agencies. Contribute to in-service training for staff and assist in developing nutrition resources.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (IDFPR) and Registered Dietitian (CDR). Strong knowledge of nutrition care, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Creative, communicative, and capable of tailoring education to patient comprehension. Ability to utilize nutrition software and participate in team meetings.