Clinical Dietitian

About the role

The Clinical Dietitian will join a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive nutrition care to patients, primarily in a dialysis or hospital setting. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing therapeutic diet plans, and supporting patients and families throughout treatment.

Key responsibilities

• Complete initial nutritional assessment of new patients within seven days of treatment start.
• Re‑assess each patient at least monthly or more frequently as clinical status changes.
• Develop and recommend culturally appropriate therapeutic diets in collaboration with physicians.
• Educate patients and families on prescribed diets, monitor adherence, and adjust plans as needed.
• Assist patients in obtaining appropriate dietary supplements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and long‑term patient management.
• Lead quality‑improvement initiatives related to nutrition outcomes.
• Document progress notes in compliance with ESRD regulations and communicate findings to the care team.
• Attend staff meetings, in‑service trainings, and perform home visits when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Minimum one year of clinical dietitian experience, preferably in dialysis or hospital environments.
• Licensure from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• Current BLS certification from the Saudi or American Heart Association.

Required skills

• Nutritional assessment
• Therapeutic diet planning
• Patient counseling
• Supplement procurement