Job Title: Registered Dietitian (RD) / Dietitian-Nutritionist
Location: Elmhurst, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Schedule: 5 days per week; 35 hours per week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $1,000–$1,700 per week, based on experience
Traveler: $1,800–$2,100 per week, based on experience
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian (RD) to assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized nutrition care plans, and provide dietary education. The candidate will collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to support effective nutrition care and patient health.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a related qualifying field.
Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience.
New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist for applicable post-acute or long-term care assignments.
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration as a Registered Dietitian for applicable acute-care assignments.
Strong skills in nutritional assessment, nutrition care planning, dietary education, and menu modification.
Excellent communication and clinical documentation skills.
Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of professional healthcare experience.
AHA BLS certification.
Pediatric nutrition experience, if applicable to the assigned patient population.
Experience with food-drug interactions and specialized dietary requirements.
Responsibilities
Screen and assess patients' nutritional status and dietary needs.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
Review medical records, laboratory results, and relevant patient history.
Educate patients and families on nutrition, prescribed diets, and food-drug interactions.
Document nutrition assessments, dietary instructions, and patient understanding.
Consult with physicians regarding appropriate dietary modifications.
Modify patient menus according to nutritional requirements and preferences.
Monitor patient progress and provide follow-up nutrition care.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable healthcare standards.