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Cedar Park Group

Dietitian

Cedar Park Group, Syracuse, New York, us, 13235

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Cedar Park Med is seeking a dedicated and experienced

Inpatient Dietitian

to provide comprehensive

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

and nutrition assessments for patients across the lifespan—

infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations . In this role, you will collaborate with the clinical team to assess, diagnose, and manage patients' nutritional needs in an acute care setting. You'll help improve nutritional status, reduce hospital length of stay, and support better overall patient outcomes.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. 13 weeks contract. Weekend coverage required

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments using standardized tools, including the

Malnutrition Screening Tool

, to identify malnutrition and develop care plans.

Document nutritional diagnoses, interventions, and monitoring plans in the patient's medical record.

Initiate, implement, or modify physician- or practitioner-driven nutrition orders, including:

Nutrition supplements and dietary modifications

Diet texture changes for dentition or preferences

Nutrition-related lab tests and medications

Nutrition education and counseling

Manage

enteral and parenteral nutrition therapies

, including:

Formula selection, rate adjustments, and supplemental additions

Vitamin/mineral supplementation and fluid adjustments based on clinical needs

Collaborate with medical staff during patient care rounds and participate in

Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI)

programs.

Attend departmental meetings, staff development sessions, and relevant professional programs.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD)

credential and licensure in the applicable state.

Minimum

2 years of experience in an inpatient or critical care

setting (preferred).

Strong clinical knowledge of nutrition support therapies.

Familiarity with interdisciplinary care and EMR documentation.

CNSC certification preferred

(Certified Nutrition Support Clinician).

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Benefits:

PTO

Vacation pay

Bonus pay

Health insurance

401k

Why Join Us:

Join Cedar Park Med and experience a company that genuinely values your growth and success. Beyond our standard benefits like bonuses, PTO, health insurance, and training and career advancement, you will have an entire team dedicated to your success. Your personal recruiter will help you with your credentialing and document process. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and experience the difference a dedicated team can make, we invite you to join Cedar Park and become part of our family. Your career growth and success are our top priority!