Nutrition Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Dietitian to join our team at Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical. As a Registered Dietitian, you will play a vital role in providing quality nutritional care to our patients who require extended hospital care.

• Develop and Implement Nutrition Care Plans: Collaborate with the medical staff, patients, families, and food service department to ensure the patients' nutrition care plans are implemented and departmental standards are maintained.
• Perform Nutritional Assessments: Conduct thorough nutritional assessments and re-assessments to identify goals, recommend nutrition interventions, monitor, and evaluate patient progress.
• Work with Interdisciplinary Teams: Collaborate with registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.
• Develop and Monitor Enteral and/or Parenteral Nutrition Support Regimens: Work closely with the Speech Therapy Department to assist with the progression of textured modified diets to ensure patient safety and optimize oral intake.
• Review and Approve Therapeutic Diet Manual: Review yearly updates and approve the therapeutic diet manual annually, educating clinical and food service staff on the location of the Nutrition Care Manual.
• Stay Current with Nutritional Practices and Theories: Maintain current professional registration requirements, including self-development and continuing education, to further enhance professional skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition: A bachelor's degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition related field.
• Current State Licensure/Certification: Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
• Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration: Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One Year of Work Experience: One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID): Enjoy paid time off and extended illness days to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Receive comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to ensure your well-being.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match: Participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short and Long Term Disability: Enjoy short and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave: Take advantage of personal and family medical leave to attend to your personal needs.