Registered Dietitian

Posting Date

Locations: Southern Stars Division - Openings across Greater Atlanta Metro, Middle & Southwest Georgia (Atlanta, Camilla, Macon, Forest Park, Albany)

Position Types: Full-Time and Part-Time

Schedule: Primarily Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Are you looking for a fulfilling clinical role where you can build enduring relationships with patients and practice specialized medical nutrition therapy? DaVita Kidney Care is seeking passionate Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN) to join our interdisciplinary care teams across the Southern Stars Division.

As a Renal Dietitian at DaVita, you serve as a vital clinical leader. In close partnership with Nephrologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Patient Care Technicians, you will empower dialysis patients through customized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) that enhances treatment outcomes, improves laboratory measures, and elevates quality of life.

Whether you bring years of specialized renal experience or are a new graduate looking for a supportive environment with comprehensive mentorship to launch your nephrology career, the DaVita Village provides the tools, training, and community you need to thrive.

In this role, you will deliver comprehensive nutritional care and guidance across our outpatient dialysis facilities and home modality programs:

• Conduct comprehensive initial nutrition assessments and ongoing reassessments following clinical guidelines and CMS regulations.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and patients to create, monitor, and adjust individualized Plans of Care (POC).
• Evaluate and track monthly lab results (including albumin, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, Kt/V, fluid status, and bone metabolism) to tailor Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions.
• Manage Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) protocols and assist patients in understanding their lab trends and medication regimens.
• Apply Motivational Interviewing techniques to support patients in setting achievable lifestyle and dietary goals.
• Provide patient and family counseling that respects diverse cultural backgrounds, food traditions, and socioeconomic factors.
• Present annual nutrition-focused in-service education for clinical teammates.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary care conferences, Facility Health Meetings, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs.

At DaVita, we place equal importance on patient care and teammate fulfillment:

• Work-Life Balance: Structured daytime clinic hours on weekdays-no overnight hospital call rotations or late-night shift obligations.
• Defined Career Progression: Advance through our Clinical Ladder (Associate, Intermediate, Experienced, Advanced, and Expert) with pathways to leadership roles such as Divisional Lead, MI Mentor, and Preceptor.
• DaVita University (DVU) School of RD Excellence: Benefit from extensive virtual training, dedicated clinical workshops, and a rich library of approved CEU courses.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Receive guidance and ongoing clinical support from experienced Regional and Divisional Lead Dietitians.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Credential: Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or exam-eligible candidates prepared for certification.
• Licensure: Active State Licensure (Licensed Dietitian / LD in Georgia, and/or LD/N in Florida, or eligible to obtain upon hire).
• Clinical Experience: We welcome candidates of all experience levels. Renal nutrition experience is a plus, but comprehensive onboarding and clinical orientation are provided for all new teammates.
• Key Skills: Compassionate patient counseling, active listening, collaborative communication, and proficiency with clinical documentation and MS Office.

Opportunities are available across several key markets in the Southern Stars Division:

• Greater Atlanta & Metro DeKalb: Atlanta
• South Atlanta Metro: Forest Park
• Middle Georgia: Macon
• Southwest Georgia: Albany, Camilla

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

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