Dietitian

Job Title : Dietitian (Contract Assignment)

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 9 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM

Contract Length : 5-8 Weeks

Amityville, NY

Why Choose This Opportunity?

Join our team as a Dietitian and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. This role offers :

Professional Growth : Expand your clinical expertise and thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team setting.

Supportive Work Environment : Work alongside healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to create meaningful, person-centered care plans.

Meaningful Impact : Help participants regain independence and improve their quality of life by addressing their nutritional needs.

Flexible & Rewarding Role : Enjoy the benefits of a short-term contract that lets you focus on delivering impactful care while maintaining your professional freedom.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Dietitian , you’ll provide individualized and group nutritional services that support participant health and independence. Your expertise will guide comprehensive care plans, ensuring they meet participants’ dietary and therapeutic needs.

Key Responsibilities Include :

Conduct initial and follow-up assessments of participants' nutritional status through in-person and telehealth consultations.

Create individualized nutrition plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring all recommendations align with participants' needs and goals.

Monitor participant progress and revise plans of care as needed, keeping the team informed of updates.

Provide nutrition education and counseling to participants, caregivers, and staff to ensure understanding and adherence to dietary recommendations.

Travel locally to participants' homes and facilities to deliver direct care and perform evaluations.

Collaborate on group activities, meal planning, and educational initiatives with the Nutrition Services Team.

Document all findings and care plans accurately within the organization’s systems.

Support quality assurance and compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to professional and legal standards, including HIPAA.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Dietetics program.

Experience :

At least one (1) year of clinical nutrition experience.

Experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred (appropriate training will be provided if necessary).

Home care experience is a plus.

Licenses & Certifications :

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) licensure in New York State.

Skills & Attributes :

Strong adaptability and problem-solving abilities.

Exceptional communication and teaching skills to engage with participants, caregivers, and staff.

Proficiency in using office software for documentation and reporting.

Ability to interpret and apply professional and regulatory guidelines to daily work.

Additional Requirements :

Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.

Flexibility to travel locally to participant homes and care facilities.

Make a Meaningful Impact – Apply Today!

If you're passionate about improving lives through personalized nutrition care and education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth!

Salary : $45 - $52