Clinical Dietitian - Food and Nutrition Professional - Day Shift

Job overview

The Clinical Dietitian - Food and Nutrition Professional - Day Shift is an onsite role based in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the nutrition services department at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center. This role exists to promote health and wellness through the development and implementation of personalized nutrition plans. The dietitian will assess patient nutritional needs, provide education on healthy eating habits, monitor nutritional status, and instruct patients on post-discharge dietary requirements to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.

What you'll do

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other involved disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record according to established standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign off menus for nutritional adequacy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

houston tx

clinical dietitian

nutrition

encompass health

no on-call

weekend required

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company-matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plans, flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Why this role

Part of a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award-winning organization.

About the employer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.