Registered Dietitian (RD) - 26-13169

Job Title: Registered Dietitian (RD)

Location: Elmhurst, New York

Job Type: Contract – 14 Weeks (No Benefits)

Shift: Day Shift, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Candidates: Local and Travel Candidates Accepted

Pay Rate

• Local Candidates: $50–$60 per hour, based on experience

• Travel Candidates: $2,000–$2,300 per week, based on experience

Job Overview

We are seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide comprehensive nutritional assessment, dietary planning, and nutrition education services in a healthcare setting in Elmhurst, New York. The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating patients' nutritional needs, recommending appropriate dietary modifications, and educating patients and families on nutrition, food-drug interactions, and therapeutic diets.

The selected candidate will collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to develop individualized nutrition care plans, monitor patient progress, and promote optimal health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients in a timely manner according to their level of care.

• Evaluate patients' nutritional status, dietary requirements, and overall health needs.

• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.

• Interview patients and their families to obtain dietary histories, food preferences, and nutritional information.

• Review laboratory results, physical assessments, medical records, and relevant social information to guide nutrition care.

• Monitor patients for food-drug interactions and provide appropriate education.

• Document food-drug interactions, dietary instructions, and patient understanding in the designated education section of the medical record.

• Consult with physicians regarding appropriate diet modifications and therapeutic nutrition plans.

• Provide nutrition education to patients and families regarding dietary requirements and healthy eating practices.

• Modify patient menus based on medical conditions, nutritional needs, and dietary restrictions.

• Monitor patient progress and provide follow-up nutritional care as required.

• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with applicable healthcare policies and clinical standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in dietetics or clinical nutrition.

• Experience in patient nutritional assessment and nutrition care planning.

• Knowledge of menu modification and therapeutic diet management.

• Ability to provide nutrition education to patients and families.

• Understanding of food-drug interactions and dietary restrictions.

• Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

Preferred Experience:

• 2 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience with pediatric nutrition.

• Familiarity with clinical nutrition protocols and multidisciplinary healthcare environments.

Required Education

- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition.

Preferred Education:

- Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.

Required Certifications and Licensure

• New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist: Required for assignments in post-acute care or long-term care facilities.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential: Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), with primary source verification required for acute care assignments.

• AHA BLS certification: Preferred.

Required Skills

• Patient Assessment

• Nutrition Care

• Nutrition Education

• Menu Modification

• Diet Modification