Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas. Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement. If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below. Position Summary: The Dietitian will be responsible for providing quality nutrition care and education to patients and family members. The person in this role will work under the direction of the Nurse Manager and will assess the nutritional status of patients and recommend the appropriate medical nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients' nutritional needs following the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Scope of Practice. Additionally, the Dietitian will provide nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated. Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, evaluates, and provides individual patient consultations and group education program including nutrition consultation with family members, staff and physicians Provide nutritional care to adult patients using the Nutrition Care Process (nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring & evaluation) Closely monitor and follow up with nutrition high risk patients throughout their treatment Provide nutrition care to patients in the initial recovery period (4-6 weeks post treatment) as needed/requested Evaluate nutrition care plans for effectiveness and recommends changes as needed Conduct malnutrition screening and perform nutrition focused physical exam as needed Apply professional judgment to adapt and apply guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to the new and changing needs of the patient Stays current with most recent nutrition related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice In charge of maintaining oral nutrition supplements supply at the Center Prescribes food and other nutrients including nutritional support per protocol or under the direction of the Physician Develops and updates nutrition education handouts l for outpatient setting Develops and implements medically supervised physician monitored weight management program as needed according to health plan requirements Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Perform other job-related duties, as assigned Qualifications: Bachelors in nutrition/dietetics with appropriate pre-approved experience Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Minimum two years of previous experience Maintain a positive attitude with changing conditions Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills About the Area: New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country. The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs. The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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ProHEALTH Medical Management | Registered Dietitian - Temporary | new york city, ny