Clinical Dietitian

Job Title: Clinical Dietitian

Location: HOC Vedanta ( Maninagar & Nikol )
Department: Nutrition & Dietetics
Reports To : Chief Medical Officer / Head of Department

Job Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for assessing the nutritional needs of patients, developing personalized diet plans, and providing medical nutrition therapy to support the treatment and recovery process. The role involves collaborating with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive optimal nutritional care in line with medical conditions and treatment goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients’ nutritional status through medical history, lab results, and physical assessment.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical conditions (e.g., diabetes, renal disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders).
• Provide nutrition counselling and education to patients and their families.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust diet plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to integrate nutrition into patient care.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and ethical standards in dietetics practice.
• Participate in patient case discussions, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and progress reports.
• Conduct diet education sessions, workshops, or group counselling when required.
• Stay updated with the latest evidence-based nutrition practices and participate in continuous professional development.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or equivalent certification (as per local regulations).
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, medical nutrition therapy, and hospital diet management.
• Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Work Environment:

• Hospital / Clinic / Healthcare Setup
• Interaction with inpatients, outpatients, and healthcare staff
• May involve flexible shifts and weekend duties depending on patient needs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person