Registered Dietitian

We are seeking a skilled Registered Dietitian to join our team in providing exceptional nutrition care in an acute rehabilitation setting. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in clinical nutrition assessment, care planning, and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nutrition assessments and ongoing reassessments for all admitted patients, prioritizing high-risk referrals in accordance with policy.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of assessments, care plans, education, and discharge planning, adhering to hospital policy and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the menu management process to align meal offerings with therapeutic diet orders and patient needs.
• Educate staff and management on therapeutic diets, food allergens, and related topics; act as a subject-matter resource.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, case management, and food services to optimize patient outcomes and overall experience.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and policy updates related to clinical nutrition and food service operations.
• Uphold patient safety and privacy while following infection prevention and allergen-control practices.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Dietetics or a related nutrition field.
• Required Certifications: Registered Dietitian.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in clinical nutrition; preferred 3+ years in a hospital or rehabilitation setting.
• Key Skills:
  • Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning.
  • Clear documentation and knowledge of therapeutic diets and allergen management.
  • Effective teaching and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and follow-through.
  • Survey readiness and compliance awareness.

Work Schedule

This position is full-time with a typical schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There are no weekend or call requirements.

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong effectiveness in collaborating within interdisciplinary teams composed of individuals with diverse educational backgrounds and levels of experience.

First Day Instructions

• Scrub Color: All colors acceptable.
• Time to Report: 08:00 AM.
• Contact Upon Arrival: Ask for the supervisor.
• Parking: Available in the hospital parking lot.