Clinical Dietitian Nutrition Care Expert

Job overview

The Clinical Dietitian Nutrition Care Expert 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 health and wellness through the development and implementation of personalized nutrition plans. The dietitian assesses patient needs, provides dietary education, monitors nutritional status, and collaborates with physicians to ensure optimal patient care 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 disciplines, evaluate referral orders, document in medical records, adapt menus, conduct calorie counts, and review menus for nutritional adequacy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

houston tx

encompass health

clinical dietitian

nutrition

inpatient rehabilitation

healthcare

registered dietitian

onsite

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, national inpatient rehabilitation leader.

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.