Allied Health - Dietician

DetailsClient NameContinueCARE Hospital at Medical CenterJob TypeTravelOfferingAlliedProfessionAllied HealthSpecialtyDieticianJob ID36193918Job TitleAllied Health - DieticianWeekly Pay$1917.0Shift DetailsShift8 hour daysScheduled Hours40Job Order DetailsStart Date04/21/2026End Date07/21/2026Duration13 Week(s)Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Dietitian (RD) / Licensed Dietitian (LD)Job Summary:Dietitians provide expert nutrition guidance and support to clients to help them achieve optimal health and manage chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide education to promote healthy lifestyles.Key Responsibilities:Assess patients' dietary habits, health conditions, and nutritional needs through interviews and evaluations.Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition plans based on clients' health status, preferences, and goals.Educate patients and clients about proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and disease prevention.Collaborate with healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, therapists) as part of a multidisciplinary care team.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition plans, making adjustments as necessary.Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA and facility standards.Provide nutrition counseling and support for conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, food allergies, eating disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders.Lead or participate in community outreach, wellness workshops, or corporate health programs.Stay updated on current nutrition science, food trends, and health regulations.Ensure compliance with all relevant food service and safety regulations if working in institutional settings.Work Settings:Hospitals and clinicsLong-term care and rehabilitation facilitiesPrivate practice or outpatient settingsSchools and universitiesPublic health agenciesCorporate wellness programsResearch and academiaLicensing and Certification Requirements by State (U.S.)Dietitians must typically meet state licensing or certification requirements in addition to national registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Requirements vary by state:States That Require Licensure (as of latest data):These states mandate licensure for practicing dietitians:AlabamaAlaskaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMassachusettsMinnesotaMississippiNew YorkNorth DakotaOhioPennsylvaniaTexasWest Virginia(and several others-over 30 states require licensure.)States That Require Certification (less strict than licensure):California (Title protection only - use of the title Dietitian is regulated)ColoradoVirginiaStates With No Licensure or Certification Requirements:ArizonaMichiganNew JerseyClient DetailsAddress500 W 4th StCityOdessaStateTXZip Code79761Job Board Disclaimer