Dietitian (Clinical)

Summary A Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy for patients, offering nutritional assessments, diagnoses, and individualized interventions. They collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement dietary plans that promote health and manage illnesses. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, monitoring progress, and adjusting nutritional plans as needed. *Recruitment/Relocation Incentives May Be Authorized* Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients. Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes an...