Clinical Dietitian

Job overview

The Clinical Dietitian role is an onsite position located 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 evaluates nutritional needs, counsels patients on dietary requirements, and monitors progress to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.

What you'll do

• Assess patient nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary care 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, 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

rehabilitation

healthcare

onsite

no on-call

academy of nutrition and dietetics

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 accounts.

Why this role

Part of a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, national leader in inpatient rehabilitation.

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.