Clinical Dietitian – Acute Care

About the role

The Clinical Dietitian provides nutritional care and therapy to patients of all ages at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. The role involves assessing individual nutritional needs, developing goal‑oriented interventions, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary health‑care team.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments, reassessments and education using Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Develop, implement and monitor individualized nutrition care plans, adjusting orders and documenting outcomes.
• Create and update educational materials related to disease‑specific nutrition management.
• Provide counseling and guidance to patients, physicians, nurses and other staff, and serve as a resource on nutrition‑related matters.
• Supervise dietetic technicians and ensure accountability for patient care.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (Master's preferred).
• Minimum two years of clinical dietitian experience in an acute‑care setting.
• Current national license; UAE nationals must complete an internship.
• Active membership in a nutrition professional society is preferred.

Required skills

• Nutrition assessments
• Patient care plans
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Electronic communication tools
• Microsoft Office Suite