Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for adult inpatient rehabilitation patients. You will complete comprehensive assessments, design individualized nutrition care plans, and manage enteral/parenteral nutrition when needed.

Working within a collaborative, patient-centered, interdisciplinary team, you'll educate patients and families, track clinical outcomes, document in the EMR, and help drive quality and

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required or eligible
• State dietitian licensure in TX (or eligibility)
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for inpatient rehab patients.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families on diet for recovery and chronic disease management.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers on care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and hospital nutrition standards.
• Monitor nutrition-related lab values and clinical indicators.
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical best-practice initiatives.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutritional assessment

Enteral and parenteral nutrition

Care planning & documentation

Interdisciplinary care coordination

Patient & family nutrition education

Job description

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for adult inpatient rehabilitation patients. You will complete comprehensive assessments, design individualized nutrition care plans, and manage enteral/parenteral nutrition when needed. Working within a collaborative, patient-centered, interdisciplinary team, you'll educate patients and families, track clinical outcomes, document in the EMR, and help drive quality and best practices in a mission-driven rehab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for inpatient rehab patients.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families on diet for recovery and chronic disease management.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers on care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and hospital nutrition standards.
• Monitor nutrition-related lab values and clinical indicators.
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical best-practice initiatives.

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Medical nutrition therapy
• Nutritional assessment
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Care planning & documentation (EMR)
• Clinical chart review
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Patient & family nutrition education
• Diabetes and renal nutrition management
• Knowledge of rehab/long-term care guidelines
• Regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required or eligible
• State dietitian licensure in TX (or eligibility)
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred