Dietitian - Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: $45.00–$55.00 per hour
Minimum Experience: 1 year

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab is an established skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serving the Brooklyn community. Our team provides compassionate, resident-centered care to individuals requiring short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and ongoing clinical support.

We are committed to creating a supportive environment where residents receive high-quality care and employees are valued as important members of the interdisciplinary team.

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab is seeking an experienced and compassionate Dietitian to oversee the nutritional care of our geriatric residents.

The Dietitian will assess residents’ nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, monitor clinical outcomes, and collaborate closely with nursing, medical, dietary, and rehabilitation staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a Dietitian who enjoys working directly with residents and wants to make a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing environment.

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments for new admissions and current residents

• Develop and update individualized nutrition care plans

• Monitor residents’ weight, nutritional status, laboratory results, food intake, and clinical progress

• Identify residents who may be at risk for malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, or other nutrition-related concerns

• Provide recommendations for therapeutic diets, supplements, and nutrition interventions

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, rehabilitation staff, and the dietary department

• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding nutritional needs and dietary recommendations

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in residents’ medical records

• Support compliance with federal, state, and facility dietary regulations

• Assist with survey preparation and ongoing quality improvement initiatives

• At least one year of healthcare dietary or clinical nutrition experience

• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or geriatric experience strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of nutritional assessments, therapeutic diets, and care planning

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and clinical staff

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Ability to work independently while contributing to an interdisciplinary team

• Dietitian licensure or registration is preferred but not required; relevant experience will be strongly considered

• Competitive compensation of $45.00–$55.00 per hour

• Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule

• Full-time position

• Benefits available

• Supportive interdisciplinary work environment

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident health and quality of life

Join the team at Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab and help us provide exceptional nutritional care to the residents we serve.

Apply today for immediate consideration.