Clinical Dietitian

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their Bariatric Clinic team. In this role, you will provide essential nutrition therapy and education to patients and the community. You will conduct nutritional assessments, develop personalized care plans, and deliver engaging educational programs. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on patient health and well-being. With a supportive environment and a focus on professional development, you will thrive in your role while contributing to community health initiatives. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO Accrual from Day 1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Less than 1 year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to individuals and groups.
• Research and develop educational programs for various audiences.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Nutrition Counseling

Educational Program Development

Research Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Medical Records Documentation

Job description

Clinical Dietitian Bariatric Clinic

Temple, TX

Monday-Friday 8-5

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Dietitian I provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and the community. Performs nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans. Develops and conducts educational programs and in-service training programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Performs nutritional assessment of patients. Examines patient medical and non-medical information through interviewing patients and/or caregivers and reviewing medical records in order to establish appropriate nutrition care. Conducts nutrient intake testing and formulates intravenous and enteral nutrition therapy with macro and micronutrient manipulation. Establishes total parental nutrition therapy rates and duration of infusion and develops care plans.
• Provides single and/or group nutrition counseling on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Provides information on fitness and exercise as related to weight management and diet. Documents pertinent nutritional information in appropriate medical record, and monitors patients to establish need for appropriate modification in nutritional management.
• Researches, develops, and delivers educational and instructional programs and classes for patients, families, staff, dietetic interns, or community groups. Conducts educational in-service training programs for staff and assists with training, instruction, and evaluation of dietetic interns. Develops nutrition education tools and documents education instruction in patient medical record.
• Conducts research and develops proposals to obtain grant funding. Conducts research for projects, writes articles for publications, and delivers presentations on research-related topics.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary patient rounds and/or case conferences and in discharge planning in order to gather and exchange information, assess patient response to care plan, and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of patient care. Participates in various meetings related to nutrition education, patient care standards, or dietetic internship program in order to gather and exchange information and potentially serve as a member of the Health Education Task Force.
• Maintains current knowledge of nutrition services functions through reading literature, attending workshops, seminars, conferences, and by participating in professional organizations.
• Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance program by assisting in the development of patient care criteria and understanding actual care delivered.
• Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health information.
• Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and customer service concerns.
• Ability to give clear, concise, and complete education and instructions.
• Works well in a patient-centered environment as an integral team player.
• Ability to adjust communication style to suit different audiences. Caring listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious, and tactful. Ability to calm upset patients in a composed and professional demeanor.
• Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Registered Dietitians (RD)