Clinical Dietitian at Saratoga Hospital – Saratoga Springs, New York

🌟Clinical Dietitian

📍 Location: Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

🕒 Employment Type: Per Diem

📌 Shift/Schedule: 8a-4p

💼 Department: Food and Nutritional Services

💰 Salary Range: $26.19 - $43.01/ hour based on verified education and experience

💡 About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

🎯 About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to join our team and help us provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in a variety of settings using the Nutrition Care Process and principles of evidence-based practice to appropriately assess and re-assess patients and develop individualized nutrition treatment plans.

• Assessment and Implementation: Using The Nutrition Care Process, conducts thorough nutrition assessments and re-assessments, identifies appropriate nutrition diagnoses and interventions to address these diagnoses and monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the interventions, revising as necessary. Attention is paid to patient-centered and evidence-based care at all times.
• Evaluation: The effectiveness of interventions and specific patient-focused outcomes are measured and evaluated. They are revised as appropriate to meet the unique needs of each patient.
• Communication: Individualized plans of care are developed and documented. Referring providers are communicated with to coordinate patient care. Effective and appropriate communication with patients, family members, staff, professional colleagues and community members in a variety of settings is standard practice.
• Education: Patient education on a wide range of nutrition topics is provided in both individual and group settings. Acts as a nutrition resource for colleagues, patients, other departments and the Greater Saratoga community.
• Resources: Seeks out educational opportunities to stay current and competent in all areas of work responsibilities, including age specific competency. Utilizes appropriate resources to streamline work processes and solve problems as they arise.
• Community: Develops and facilitates community health education programs and exhibits on a variety of topics. Promotes services with potential and current customer groups.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian, with current registration through The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• CDN Certification required.
• Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process encouraged.

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

• Must be able to multi-task while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.

• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

• Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.

• Problem solving skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work as a team and independently

🙌 Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

🤝 Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

📝 How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow you!