Dietitian Job Description
Dietitian Job Description Template
Dietitians specialize in human nutrition and the regulation of diet. They devise meal plans, educate individuals on nutritional matters, and conduct research on dietary modifications for health conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Determine patients' nutritional needs and devise meal plans accordingly
- Assess patients' health needs and diet restrictions to develop and implement dietary-care plans
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust meal plans as necessary
- Advise and educate patients, their families, and healthcare staff on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selection
- Stay updated with current research, trends, and regulations in the field of nutrition
- Document patients' progress and maintain accurate and confidential medical records
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients
- Conduct research to contribute to the development of new nutritional programs or products
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited institution
- Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Strong knowledge of nutrition principles and ability to apply them to individual patient needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively counsel patients and work with healthcare teams
- Ability to develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients with a variety of medical conditions
- Knowledge of food service operations and ability to manage food service staff when necessary
- Proficiency in medical record documentation and ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Willingness to stay up-to-date with new research and developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics through continuing education and professional development opportunities
