Clinical Dietitian Specialist - PT - Days - MHP
Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida At Memorial,
we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of
all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An
unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the
difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary: Provides clinical nutrition services to inpatients and/or
outpatients, including: assessment of individual nutritional
status, evaluation and recommendation of appropriate dietary
interventions to improve nutritional status, and education of
patients and parents as indicated. Dietary interventions include
oral diets, tube-feedings and intravenous feedings.
Responsibilities: Collaborates with the Food Service department to
provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services
for patients.Assesses educational needs in order to advise patients
and/or family on restricted or special diets in nutritional
principles and dietary plans. Adapts these diets to the patient’s
medical condition, lifestyle and preferences, evaluates achievement
of learning objectives and provides appropriate follow-up.Utilizes
current research to enhance professional practice to participate
and collaborate in PI initiatives.Performs daily operational tasks,
including review of diet, TPN and NPO lists and completing calorie
counts.Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs. Develops
and implements patient care plans and assesses patient
responses.Providing continuum of care in both in and outpatient
settings.Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other
healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and
provide medical nutrition therapy. Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY,
CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAL
NUTRITION THERAPY, MENU DEVELOPMENT, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED
CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK
Education and Certification Requirements: Masters
(Required)Dietitian/Nutritionist License (ND LICENSE) - State of
Florida (FL), Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) -
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Additional Job
Information: Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate action.Required Work Experience: Two (2) years'
clinical nutrition experience with, at least, one (1) year in
specialty area required.Other Information: Must have one (1) of the
following specialist certifications: Certified Nutrition Support
Clinician (CNSC) or Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care
Nutrition (CSPCCN) or Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP) or
CDR Advanced Practitioner (AP) or other certification from ASPEN;
CDR or other nutrition credentialing agency.A minimum of a
bachelor’s degree is required for those individuals that are
registered or have established eligibility for the registration
examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023.A minimum
of a master’s degree is required for those seeking eligibility for
the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on
or after January 1, 2024. Working Conditions and Physical
Requirements: - Bending and Stooping = 60% - Climbing = 0% -
Keyboard Entry = 60% - Kneeling = 40% - Lifting/Carrying Patients
35 Pounds or Greater = 0% - Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs
Non-Patient = 60% - Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs
Non-Patient = 20% - Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient =
0% - Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% - Pushing or
Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20% - Pushing or Pulling > 75
lbs Non-Patient = 0% - Reaching = 60% - Repetitive Movement
Foot/Leg = 0% - Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% - Running = 0% -
Sitting = 60% - Squatting = 40% - Standing = 60% - Walking = 60% -
Audible Speech = 60% - Hearing Acuity = 60% - Smelling Acuity = 60%
- Taste Discrimination = 60% - Depth Perception = 60% - Distinguish
Color = 60% - Seeing - Far = 60% - Seeing - Near = 60% - Bio
hazardous Waste = 40% - Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40% -
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40% - Blood and/or Bodily
Fluids = 40% - Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40% -
Asbestos = 0% - Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% - Dust = 20% -
Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0% - Hazardous Chemicals = 20% - Hazardous
Medication = 0% - Latex = 0% - Computer Monitor = 60% - Domestic
Animals = 20% - Extreme Heat/Cold = 60% - Fire Risk = 40% -
Hazardous Noise = 0% - Heating Devices = 60% - Hypoxia = 0% -
Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% - Magnetic Fields = 0% - Moving
Mechanical Parts = 60% - Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% - Potential
Electric Shock = 40% - Potential for Physical Assault = 0% -
Radiation = 0% - Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% -
Unprotected Heights = 0% - Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60% Shift:
Days Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should
it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It
is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on
independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any
employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial
Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the
hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial
Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates
for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic
information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer
Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military
spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your
status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment,
including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during
the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or
email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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