Dietitian

Job Description

About this role:

As a Dietitian with Shifa Nephrology Associates LLC, you will be a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and a part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique nutritional care to patients with Diabetes, chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease.

• Dietitian should be familiar with DSMT and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Services which are used to deliver nutritional assessment, one-on-one counseling, and group counseling services to eligible patients.
• Assesses patient’s knowledge and provides education regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment process.
• Provides education to patient/family/caregivers regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process.
• Completes nutritional assessment and works with the interdisciplinary team to develop an individualized comprehensive plan of care for patients.
• Maintains complete and accurate medical records including progress notes.
• Provides ongoing assessment and counseling necessary to assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional status.
• Monitors, adjusts, and documents response to nutrition therapy and addresses any issues impacting the patient’s ability to achieve the goals.
• Reviews nutrition related lab results: Counsels patients and/or caregivers and formulates appropriate action.
• Identifies candidates to refer to physician for nutritional supplements.
• Communicates with physician and/or facility staff as appropriate.
• Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education hours as specified by American Dietetic Association and state licensure regulations where applicable.

• Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged.
• Current state licensure if applicable.