Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Address: New York, NY Duration: 10/05/2026 – 01/09/2027
Work Hours: 7 hrs/day, 35 hrs/week
Shift: 8 AM – 4 PM Pay range – $55/hr – $60/hr.
Responsibilities:- Screen and assess patients based on level of care and determine nutritional needs/status.
- Provide nutritional follow-up and ongoing patient care.
- Interview patients/families regarding food habits and preferences.
- Review and interpret laboratory, physical, and social information relevant to nutrition care.
- Provide nutrition education to patients/residents and families.
- Document diet instructions, education, and patient understanding in the medical record.
- Monitor and educate patients regarding food/drug interactions.
- Consult with physicians regarding appropriate diet modifications.
- Modify patient menus as needed.
- Provide nutritional care across different populations and disease states.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Act as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Top 3 Non-Negotiable Skills
- Registered Dietitian credential/registration
- New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist certification
- Clinical nutrition assessment and patient education experience
- RequirementMinimum 1 year of experience required; 2 years preferred.
- Experience in Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) and/or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environments.
- Experience with PointClickCare, SigmaCare, MDS 3.0, or similar electronic medical charting systems. Experience with electronic menu systems such as CBORD, NetMenu, or GeriMenu.
- Master's degree preferred. AHA BLS preferred.
- Experience working with patients from diverse populations and disease states.
- Experience participating in interdisciplinary teams and performance improvement activities.
Candidate Persona:
Candidate should be a clinically oriented Registered Dietitian with experience providing direct nutritional care in a healthcare setting. They should be comfortable assessing patients, reviewing medical records and laboratory data, communicating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication, organization, documentation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage patient caseloads accurately and within required timelines.
