SPANISH SPEAKING IS HIGHLY PREFERRED.

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the private-practice RD include:

Providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care to meet patient goals

Performing nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for patients

Counseling and providing education to patients and families, as well as the behavioral goals to meet recommendations. Refer to community resources as needed.

Developing educational materials and tools

Maintaining credentials and continuing education through ADA

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or public health and significant (1+ years) experience and training in outpatient nutrition care.

Successful completion of a dietetic internship approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association). Must be able to present proof of current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) card.

Skills and abilities

SPANISH SPEAKING PREFERRED.

Knowledge of menu planning and the conversion of nutrient recommendations into food and menus.

Counseling and educational training for individual and group work.

Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with special needs, such as seniors, families, low-income patients, clinical conditions, and associated co-morbidities.

Maintenance of effective relationships with other health care professionals, when sharing patients

Strong written, verbal, and communication skills.

Ability to work with patient interests and health in mind.

Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Basic computer skills required.

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

Dietetics

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

Dietetics

Geriatrics

License/Certification:

Registered Dietitian (Required)