- Salary
- $35 – $55/hr
- Location
- Queens, New York, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- Master
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian – Bilingual Spanish – Queens, NY.
Location: Queens, NY.
Employment Type: Part-time.
Pay: $35.00 – $55.00/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule: Part-time; flexible hours and days.
Employment Type: Part-time.
Pay: $35.00 – $55.00/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule: Part-time; flexible hours and days.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian to join our team at a multi-specialty practice in Queens, NY. In this role, you'll provide evidence-based nutritional counseling and education to patients in a collaborative healthcare setting.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive pay of $35.00–$55.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits available (negotiable, depending on eligibility).
- Part-time with flexible hours and days.
- A collaborative, supportive multi-specialty practice environment.
- Meaningful work improving patient outcomes through personalized nutritional guidance and chronic disease management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Active New York State license as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).
- Open to new graduates.
- Bilingual in Spanish (required).
- Proficient in nutritional assessments, meal planning, electronic health records, and medical nutrition therapy for various conditions (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, GI disorders, etc.).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural competence, active listening, patience, and the ability to collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including dietary history, lifestyle factors, medical history, and anthropometric measurements.
- Develop and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) plans based on patient diagnoses, goals, and cultural preferences.
- Provide nutrition counseling and education for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, and eating disorders.
- Educate patients and families on healthy eating habits, portion control, label reading, meal planning, and grocery shopping strategies.
- Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits, adjust nutrition plans as needed, and document outcomes in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other specialists to ensure integrated, whole-person care.
- Stay current with evidence-based nutrition research, dietary guidelines, and best practices through continuing education.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
- Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
- Provide group nutrition classes or workshops as needed.
Skills
Compliance
