Clinical Dietitian

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to join their team in Lufkin, Texas. This entry-level role is perfect for those passionate about improving patient care through nutrition. You will assess patients' nutritional needs and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop tailored nutrition plans. With a commitment to social justice and health equity, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy comprehensive benefits while making a significant impact in the healthcare industry, helping to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Matching Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics required with completion of accredited program.
• Must obtain RD within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and recommend nutrition plans for patients.
• Counsel patients and families on disease management through nutrition.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Tools

Nutritional Assessment Tools

Job description

Overview

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement, and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice.

CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial is a 271-bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Lufkin, Texas. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.

Responsibilities

As an entry-level clinician, the Clinical Dietitian I assesses the nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment and recommends & counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management. Works with the general patient population, as well as with patients in more complex levels of care under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II or Clinical Nutrition Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietetics program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics).

• RD - within 3 months. Until registration is obtained, documentation in a patient’s medical record must be signed off on by a dietitian that is registered and licensed (if applicable).