Post on 18-Jan-2017
Registered DietitianCARLOS ROMERO
Job Description
Management Dietitian: supervise food service/preparation for cafeterias, hospitals, food corporations
Clinical Dietitian: plan diets based on patient needs – work in nursing homes and hospitals – consult with doctors and health care workers
Community Dietitian: educate public on healthy food and nutrition – work in public health clinics or with HMO’s
Education
High School diploma or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Internship with a health care facility or food service company Pass an exam for registered dietitian Almost all states require license, registration or certification –
Not Arizona
Skills
Communication skills Analyze ideas in order to solve problems Math and science Time and people management Clerical skills for example Computer, filing
Working Conditions
Mostly inside High level of contact with patients, clients, doctors, health care
workers Exposed to sickness and disease from patients Typical work week Monday-Friday unless working in hospital or
nursing home Sometimes protective gear is necessary Sit for long periods of time
Salary
US median salary = $57,910/year. AZ median salary = $53,130/year
AZ range = $38,860/year – $64,400/year
Employment Opportunities
US rate of growth over next 10 years = 16.3% AZ rate of growth over next 10 years = 25.5% much faster than
average Phoenix/Scottsdale/Mesa rate of growth = 27.7% Annual openings 43 – AZ 1139 current dietitians in Arizona
Pros
Monday-Friday schedule for most dietitians Helping others whether it be patients or physicians Not a lot of your time in terms of education (bachelors degree
and exam)
Cons
If you are an outdoor person or like to be active Often exposed to disease and infections Only 43 average openings a year