Registered Dietitian

Select Physical Therapy • $83K *
Lake Worth, FL 33463In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current state licensure/certification as required by Florida.
  • Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
  • At least one year of clinical experience in a facility setting.
  • Ability to develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapies.
  • Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality nutritional care through Medical Nutrition Therapies.
  • Collaborate with medical staff, patients, families, and food services for nutrition care plan implementation.
  • Perform and reassess nutritional assessments with progress evaluations.
  • Develop and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
  • Assist Speech Therapy in managing textured diets for patient safety.
  • Clarify and align nutrition support orders with established guidelines.
  • Consider cultural factors when creating nutrition care plans.

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus available.
  • Supportive work environment focused on compassionate patient care.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Engagement in interdisciplinary teamwork and patient-centered nutrition care.
Full Job Description
Overview

Position: Registered Dietitian

Sign on bonus: $5,000

Location: Lake Worth, FL

Schedule: Full Time, Monday - FridayCompensation: Up to $40 per hour (based on experience)

 

Select Specialty Hospital - Palm Beach is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Dietitians play a central role in providing compassionate,

excellent care every step of the way.

 

Responsibilities
  • Provide quality nutritional care to patients such as the development, implementation and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapies.
  • work collaboratively 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 and re-assessments, identifying goals, recommending nutrition interventions, monitoring and evaluating patient progress.
  • 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.
  • Clarify admission orders to ensure nutrition support, diet and oral supplement orders are consistent with the facility’s established nutrition support formulary and diet manual.
  • Consider religious, cultural and ethnic factors in development of nutrition care plans.
  • Review yearly updates and approves therapeutic diet manual annually. Educates clinical and food service staff on location of the Nutrition Care Manual. Maintains hard copy of simplified diet manual for downtime.
  • Keeps current with nutritional practices and theories. Maintains current professional registration requirements (i.e., Professional Portfolio, self-development and continuing education). Demonstrates interest in continuing education, academics or specialized certification to further enhance professional skills.
  • Evaluate potential food/drug interactions, and/or herb/supplement interactions.
  • Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and communicating progress and special needs.
  • Participate in developing, planning and standardizing menus.
  • Perform meal rounds to ensure patients' meal trays are consistent with the prescribed diet and meet standards as to quality, quantity, temperature and appearance.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
  • Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
  • One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.

About Select Physical Therapy

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There has never been a better time to explore the diverse job opportunities at Select Physical Therapy, a leader in rehabilitation services. This company stands as a beacon of innovation and professional growth in the healthcare sector.

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Join Select Physical Therapy’s esteemed team to assist individuals in overcoming physical challenges and enhancing their overall quality of life. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of industry expertise and digital innovation in physical therapy. Lead with a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of patient care, all while working alongside a team of highly skilled professionals. Select Physical Therapy offers a dynamic environment where leadership and diversity training are integral to the company culture. Engage with a nationwide network of healthcare professionals dedicated to pioneering advancements in physical therapy and rehabilitation.

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Be part of a team that delivers targeted healthcare solutions with a commitment to excellence and innovation. Select Physical Therapy employs over 20,000 dedicated professionals who are at the intersection of healthcare delivery and technological advancement.

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