Clinical Dietitian Nutrition Assessment Specialist

Job overview

The Clinical Dietitian Nutrition Assessment Specialist role is an onsite position based in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the nutrition services department at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center. This role exists to promote patient health and wellness through the development and implementation of personalized nutrition plans. The dietitian will assess nutritional needs, provide dietary education, and monitor patient status to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.

What you'll do

• Assess patients' nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, provide education on healthy eating habits, instruct patients on post-discharge diets, monitor nutritional status, communicate with physicians and care disciplines, evaluate referral orders, document in medical records, implement care plans, adapt menus, conduct calorie counts, and review menus for nutritional adequacy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

houston tx

clinical dietitian

nutrition

inpatient rehabilitation

healthcare

onsite

no on-call

registered dietitian

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

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.