Dietitian

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

• Conduct nutrition assessments and review patients' medical and dietary histories.

• Develop individualized nutrition care plans.

• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.

• Monitor patients' nutritional status and dietary intake.

• Recommend appropriate therapeutic diets based on medical conditions.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

• Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and follow-up care in the EMR.

• Provide guidance on food choices, meal planning, and healthy nutrition practices.

• Participate in patient care meetings and interdisciplinary team activities.

• Follow facility policies, healthcare regulations, and food-safety standards.

• Support quality improvement initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential preferred or required based on facility requirements.

• New York State licensure/registration as required.

• Clinical dietitian experience preferred.

• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diets.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• EMR/documentation experience preferred.

Core Skills

• Nutrition Assessment

• Medical Nutrition Therapy

• Therapeutic Diets

• Patient Counseling

• Nutrition Education

• Dietary Planning

• Clinical Documentation

• EMR

• Patient Care

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration