REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Listed compensation
$38-$43/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: New Hartford, NY 13413Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $38.00 - $43.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayWe are seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing meal plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient health and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients' dietary and nutritional needs based on medical history and current health conditions. Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans to promote optimal health. Educate patients and their families on proper nutrition, meal planning, and dietary modifications.
Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition plans as necessary. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition care into overall treatment plans. Maintain accurate records of patient assessments, plans, and progress.
Stay up-to-date with the latest nutritional research and best practices. Ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding nutrition and dietetics.
Qualifications Must be a Registered Dietitian or a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, as recognized by the State of New York. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited program.
Completion of a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in [hospital/community health] preferred. Proficiency in basic computer applications and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs and developing individualized meal plans. They collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide education on healthy eating and monitor patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian or Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist recognized by the State of New York with a bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In New York, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$80k (188 salary observations; 328 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,400 salary observations; 8,206 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in New Hartford
- Median resident rent
- $1,582/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.