Part-time Dietitian

The Rogosin Institute is a non-profit medical care and research organization affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine. Rogosin is one of the premier centers for the diagnosis and management of kidney disease in the country. The Institute also treats patients with diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders and cancer and conducts research in these areas.

Rogosin is recruiting for an experienced Part-time Renal Dietitian to assess the nutritional status of patients and develop a nutrition care plan based on their needs. This part-time position is available in our Bronx location.

Job duties include but not limited to :

• Assess the patient's current physical condition and nutritional status and determine appropriate nutrition intervention and make recommendations
• Determine and prioritize the patient's nutritional needs
• Develop an individualized meal plan, provide education related to diet, nutrition, medical conditions and the state of the patient's health
• Provide valuable information to help the patient stay as healthy as possible, educate and provide advice on what and how much to eat to improve patient health
• Review food and fluid intake and make recommendations, if necessary
• Consult with the physician regarding adjustments that may be needed
• Analyze trends over time to determine how the patient is responding
• Motivate patients to follow the prescribed eating plan
• Provide educational materials including, handouts and recipes
• Participates in QA / QAPI activities