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Registered Dietitian

Elmhurst, NY

Dietitian – 13-Week Contract

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the nutrition services team. You will provide comprehensive nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to patients across the care continuum.

Key Responsibilities

  • Screen and assess patients' nutritional needs and status; determine appropriate levels of care and provide follow-up
  • Interview patients and families to obtain dietary history, food preferences, and lifestyle factors
  • Interpret laboratory values, physical findings, and social data as they relate to nutrition care
  • Consult with physicians regarding diet modifications and medical nutrition therapy
  • Develop and modify patient meal plans based on clinical needs and patient goals
  • Provide nutrition education to patients and families; document understanding and compliance
  • Monitor patients for food-drug interactions and record findings in the patient record
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all nutrition interventions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition (required); Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum 1 year clinical dietetics experience (2 years preferred)
  • Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (required)
  • New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist (required)
  • BLS certification preferred
  • Fluent in English (read, write, speak)

Schedule & Duration

  • Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • 13-week contract
  • Start date: November 11, 2026