Dietitian Job Description
The following is a full job description for Dietitian. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Dietitian along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Dietitian is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Dietitian - Home Care, Dietitian Director, Dietitian - Senior Living, Dietitian Supervisor, Dietitian Manager, Diet Technician I, Diet Technician II
Requirements and Responsibilities For Dietitian
Designs and implements nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards and regulations. Monitors and documents patient progress and consults with physicians as needed. Evaluates effectiveness of the care plan and communicates to the other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal nutrition outcomes. Educates and provides guidance to staff, patients, and families regarding diet and food plans. Administers and advises food service operations to ensure menus comply with prescribed nutritional plans. Requires a bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition, dietics, or related degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD). May require a state license to practice. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.
 
Also referred to as: Registered Clinical Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Similar Jobs:  Dietitian - Home Care, Dietitian Director, Dietitian - Senior Living, Dietitian Supervisor, Dietitian Manager, Diet Technician I, Diet Technician II
Level of Education:  Dietitian Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Dietitian Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Dietitian Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
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HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & Nonprofit0%20%40%60%80%100%
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