Registered Dietician

Job Title: Registered Dietician
Location: Bronx, NY 10451
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possible Extension)
 
Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week


Pay Range: $50 – $55/hr. on W2
 
Job Summary:

• Monitors patients for food/drug interactions.
• Provides education on diet and nutrition, including recording patient understanding and diet instructions.
• Consults with physicians for appropriate diet modifications.

 
Responsibilities:

• Screen and assess patients to determine nutritional needs and provide follow-up care.
• Conduct patient/family interviews to gather dietary habits and preferences.
• Interpret lab results, physical and social data as it relates to nutrition care.
• Modify patient menus as necessary.
• Document nutrition education and diet instructions in patient records.

 
Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in dietetics or nutrition-related work.
• Preferred: 2 years experience.
• Strong understanding of diet/food interactions and patient education.

 
Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Foods & Nutrition from an accredited college/university.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in relevant field.

 
Certifications & Licensure:

• Acute Care: Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (Primary Source Verification required).
• Post-Acute Care / Long-Term Care: NY State Certification as a “Dietitian-Nutritionist” issued by NYSED.
• Preferred: AHA BLS.