Dietician Jobs
Dietitians typically work in places like prisons, schools, company cafeterias, nursing homes, and hospitals to provide people with dietary knowledge. Educating people on healthy diet habits and to prevent illnesses is one of the basic duties of the dietitian.
Dietitians may plan special diets for patients suffering from diabetes, kidney failure, heart disease, or obesity. Dietitians also manage the food departments of institutions such as public health clinics as well as work for home health agencies and health organizations. Additionally, dietitians educate people on grocery shopping and prepare food for children, the elderly, and people with different diseases. Handling safety and sanitation matters, training, budgeting, preparing reports and records, and purchasing food and supplies are also among the major duties of the dietitian. Dietitians may assist patients with addressing issues such as cholesterol reduction and weight loss as well.
To become a dietitian one must have a high school degree and must have completed coursework in health, biology, chemistry, communications, and mathematics. Candidates for dietitian jobs are more competitive if they have bachelor's degrees in areas like dietetics, food systems, and nutrition. Certified, licensed, or registered dietitians are given first preference for dietitian jobs. Dietitians who wish to work in public health or conduct research need to have advanced degrees. Dietitians can also specialize in pediatric or renal dietetics.
Dietitians typically work in places like prisons, schools, company cafeterias, nursing homes, and hospitals to provide people with dietary knowledge. Educating people on healthy diet habits and to prevent illnesses is one of the basic duties of the dietitian.
Dietitians may plan special diets for patients suffering from diabetes, kidney failure, heart disease, or obesity. Dietitians also manage the food departments of institutions such as public health clinics as well as work for home health agencies and health organizations. Additionally, dietitians educate people on grocery shopping and prepare food for children, the elderly, and people with different diseases. Handling safety and sanitation matters, training, budgeting, preparing reports and records, and purchasing food and supplies are also among the major duties of the dietitian. Dietitians may assist patients with addressing issues such as cholesterol reduction and weight loss as well.
To become a dietitian one must have a high school degree and must have completed coursework in health, biology, chemistry, communications, and mathematics. Candidates for dietitian jobs are more competitive if they have bachelor's degrees in areas like dietetics, food systems, and nutrition. Certified, licensed, or registered dietitians are given first preference for dietitian jobs. Dietitians who wish to work in public health or conduct research need to have advanced degrees. Dietitians can also specialize in pediatric or renal dietetics.
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| May 05, 12 | |
USA-MA-Springfield | |
Registered Dietician
.... seeking a certified Registered Dietician to work with our client's fitness facility center in Enfield, CT. This position is approximately 10 hours per week. Apply online at http://www.medifit.jobs-.... |
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| May 14, 12 | |
USA-PA-Harrisburg | |
Registered Dietician - Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Harrisburg, PA
.... PA Date: 05/06/2012 Categories: Nursing - RN Dietary / Food Services Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Apply Now Please see Job Details for Apply instructions Saved! Save Ad Email Frie.... |
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| Apr 29, 12 | |
USA-MD-Frederick | |
Dietician - Registered Dietician
.... term Care Facility Travel - Local Contract Date Posted: 4/3/2012 Job ID: N013821 Location: Frederick, MD Days Mon-Fri or as needed in this position. SNF Provides dietary/nutritional counseling to the.... |
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| Apr 26, 12 | |
USA-TX | |
DIETICIAN / NUTRITIONIST
.... leisure pursuits in high demand by visitors. It's a playground for sought after outdoor recreation. Here you will find the largest arts and cultural complex in the South. So much upscale shopping a.... |
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| May 12, 12 | |
USA-LA-Baton Rouge | |
Health Coach - Registered Dietician
.... Staffing is currently looking for a team of Dieticians for a project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a contract-to-hire position starting December 12th! Experience dealing with patients with Diabe.... |
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