Dietitian - New York, NY - SC26-12218
Job Description
Job DescriptionDietitian
Job Title: Dietitian
Category: Medical / Healthcare
Job Type: Contract
Location: New York, NY
Local Candidates: Yes
Traveler Candidates: No
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr
Job Summary
Seeking a qualified Dietitian to provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and dietary support to patients in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
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Conduct nutrition assessments and review patients' medical and dietary histories.
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Develop individualized nutrition care plans.
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Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
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Monitor patients' nutritional status and dietary intake.
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Recommend appropriate therapeutic diets based on medical conditions.
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
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Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and follow-up care in the EMR.
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Provide guidance on food choices, meal planning, and healthy nutrition practices.
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Participate in patient care meetings and interdisciplinary team activities.
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Follow facility policies, healthcare regulations, and food-safety standards.
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Support quality improvement initiatives.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
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Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential preferred or required based on facility requirements.
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New York State licensure/registration as required.
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Clinical dietitian experience preferred.
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Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diets.
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Strong communication and organizational skills.
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Ability to work effectively with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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EMR/documentation experience preferred.
Core Skills
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Nutrition Assessment
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Medical Nutrition Therapy
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Therapeutic Diets
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Patient Counseling
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Nutrition Education
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Dietary Planning
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Clinical Documentation
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EMR
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Patient Care
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration