Dietician

Amedisys, Inc.
paid time off, 401(k), mileage reimbursement
United States, New York, Medford
1721 N Ocean Ave Ste A (Show on map)
Feb 19, 2025
Overview Full Time, Weekdays Salary Range: $109,000 to $130,000 Territory: Suffolk County Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. What's in it for you A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. Mileage reimbursement. And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. Why Amedisys? Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Responsibilities Performs home visits, phone consultations or telehealth to patients with nutritional problems as ordered by the physician. Assesses patients who may have: Difficulty in complying or understanding dietary restrictions. Moderate to high nutritional risk. Evidence of malnutrition, slow wound healing process or significant weight gain or loss. Complications related to long term, peg-tube feedings. Assists in teaching and counseling the patient, family and other caregivers' on the specific dietary regimen. Evaluates the nutritional needs of the patient and assists in planning for home dietary management for nutrients, texture, food allergies and food intolerance. Records observations and activities related to patient care. Submits documentation. Provides in-service to other home health personnel at least annually, when requested. Evaluates and assists in managing the lifestyle factors affecting the patient's diagnosis such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Participates in the management of tube feedings. Qualifications Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Current dietitian license, specific to that state you are assigned to work in. Five (5+) years of professional experience as a registered dietician. Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.