Clinical Dietitian (Nutrition Care Expert)

Job overview

The Clinical Dietitian (Nutrition Care Expert) is an onsite role based in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. This position supports the nutrition services department at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center, contributing to the organization's mission of enhancing patient well-being. The role exists to promote health and wellness through the development and implementation of personalized nutrition plans. The dietitian assesses patient needs, provides education on healthy eating habits, monitors nutritional status, and instructs patients on post-discharge dietary requirements to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.

What you'll do

• Assess patient nutritional needs
• develop and implement dietary plans
• provide education on healthy eating
• instruct patients on post-discharge diets
• monitor nutritional status
• communicate with physicians and care teams
• evaluate referral orders
• document in medical records
• implement care plans
• conduct calorie counts
• review and revise menus.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

houston tx

encompass health

clinical dietitian

nutrition

registered dietitian

onsite

weekend required

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• employee stock purchase plan
• flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Why this role

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award recipient; World's Most Admired Companies recognition.

About the employer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.