Registered Dietitian - Bariatrics & General Surgery

At Lovelace Health System, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Dietitian to join our Bariatrics and General Surgery team. The ideal candidate will possess a can-do attitude, be self-motivated and committed to providing excellent patient care.The Registered Dietitian will provide comprehensive nutrition care and education to bariatric and general surgery patients. They will help patients identify and set realistic goals to create sustainable lifestyle changes and ensure the best possible outcomes for their health.To be successful in this role, the Registered Dietitian should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and be credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. They should have at least one year of clinical experience working with bariatric and general surgery patients, as well as experience utilizing evidence-based nutrition care guidelines. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, are essential.If you are a Registered Dietitian eager to make a difference in patient care and help patients reach their health goals, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive nutrition care and education to bariatric and general surgery patients.
2. Help patients identify and set realistic goals to create sustainable lifestyle changes.
3. Ensure the best possible outcomes for patients’ health.
4. Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and be credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
5. Have at least one year of clinical experience working with bariatric and general surgery patients.
6. Utilize evidence-based nutrition care guidelines.
7. Demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Registered Dietitian - Bariatrics & General Surgery in Albuquerque, NM, USA is $60,000 to $80,000 per year. This range is based on salaries reported by those who have the same job title in the same geographic area and is an estimate based on current market trends.

Lovelace Health System is a healthcare company which operates six hospitals in New Mexico, five in Albuquerque and one in Roswell. It is one of New Mexico's largest employers.