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Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
 
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Per Diem Part time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $24.95 - $38.18. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Sports Performance Dietitian

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking to hire a per diem Sports Dietitian whose primary role is to provide nutrition services to a range of athletes, ability levels and ages, focused on, but not limited to weight/body composition management, training and competition fueling, fueling plans for endurance athletes, and gastrointestinal symptoms related to sports nutrition and training. 

The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a collaborative, outpatient clinical setting, that includes other allied health practitioners such as physical therapists and exercise physiologists. The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in community outreach initiatives, as well as having the opportunity to present at professional education conferences.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with solid testing and training skills as well as superior customer service to join a growing program in a world-renowned academic medical center.

Primary skills and responsibilities include:

Calculate caloric needs based on activity factor calculations, including the use of the Metabolic compendiumInterpretation of metabolic testing data to create endurance fueling regimensProvide pre/during/post training and competition fueling recommendations for a wide range of sports, athletes (from elite to beginner) and desired adaptations (hypertrophy, metabolic efficiency,  etc.)Translate caloric and nutrient requirements into food-based recommendations including meal planning and meal delivery service recommendations, when appropriateProvide client-focused nutrition counselingProvide evidence-based supplement recommendations, when appropriateInteract and provide feedback as a member of a multi-disciplinary team including sports medicine and metabolic bone health physicians, physical therapists, and exercise physiologistsProvide mentoring to other professionals that require nutrition education such as Sports PT residents

Requirements

To qualify you must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) with Board Certification in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and have New York State certification (CDN). In addition, experience with metabolic data and endurance athletes is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s Degree2+ years providing nutrition education to athletic or active populations2+ years experience working with professional athletes or teams

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.