Job description
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing nutritional care for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role provides individualized medical nutrition therapy and patient/family education to support the prevention and management of disease, optimize patient outcomes, and promote overall health.
The Dietitian collaborates with providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure nutritional interventions align with clinical goals and patient preferences.
Responsibilities include
monitoring patient progress, documenting care in the medical record, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and contributing to nutrition education for patients, and staff in accordance with hospital policies.