| Dietitian Job Description |
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| 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, Sr., Dietitian - Home Care, Nutrition Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Dietitian |
| Reviews physicians diagnosis and designs and implements therapeutic nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards and regulations. Monitors and documents patient progress and consults with physicians as needed. 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. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Nutritionist, Registered Clinical Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) |
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| Similar Jobs: Dietitian, Sr., Dietitian - Home Care, Nutrition Director |
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| 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 |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
