Registered Dietitian- Amherst, NY-Hybrid Requisition ID#: 22662
Location: Amherst, NY
Specialty: Nutrition
Work Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Shift: First ShiftJob DetailsScheduled Work Hours: 8-4
Regular Work Week: Monday through Friday
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
*Pay Range: $70,000.00-$94,000.00No Nights, Weekends or Holidays!Free Parking!Benefits InformationJob Description
General Physician is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient-centered Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join our outpatient nutrition team. The RDN will provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, education, and ongoing support to patients managing a variety of chronic health conditions and nutrition-related concerns. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical nutrition skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to evidence-based, individualized care. Experience with diabetes, weight management, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and metabolic health, is highly valued.Key Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including review of medical history, laboratory values, medications, dietary intake, lifestyle factors, and nutrition-related concerns.
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on each patient's medical needs, goals, preferences, culture, and readiness for change.
- Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and individualized nutrition counseling in an outpatient setting.
- Provide nutrition education for the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including: Diabetes and prediabetes, Obesity and weight management, Cardiovascular disease, Chronic kidney disease, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Gastrointestinal disorders, Metabolic health concerns, Food allergies and intolerances, Other nutrition-related conditions
- Support patients using medications that may affect nutrition, appetite, weight, or metabolic health, including GLP-1 receptor agonist medications, when appropriate and within scope of practice.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Monitor patient progress and modify nutrition interventions based on clinical outcomes and patient response.
- Educate patients on practical strategies for meal planning, behavior change, label reading, portion awareness, supplementation, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
- Evaluate the use of dietary supplements and identify potential nutrition-medication interactions or safety concerns.
- Document assessments, interventions, follow-up plans, and outcomes accurately and in accordance with organizational and professional standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient education programs, staff education, and other department activities as appropriate.
- Maintain current knowledge of nutrition research, clinical guidelines, emerging therapies, and best practices in outpatient nutrition care
What We Offer - Opportunity to provide meaningful, individualized outpatient nutrition care.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Diverse patient population and varied clinical experiences.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Opportunities to participate in diabetes education, wellness initiatives, quality improvement, research, and/or community education.
- Support for professional growth and development within the Nutrition Services team
Education And Experience- Bachelor's degree or higher in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field from an accredited program.
- Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program.
- Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Eligible for or current state certification as required (CDN).
- Strong clinical nutrition assessment, counseling, and documentation skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Join General Physician, P.C., and make a difference in the lives of patients while advancing your career! * The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.
