Clinical Dietitian: Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered Nutrition

MEP Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care across diverse clinical settings in Houston. You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and educate patients and families to support optimal outcomes.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses and allied health professionals, document care in the EMR, monitor progress, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to advance nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Strong clinical nutrition assessment and care planning skills.
• Effective communication and education abilities.
• Team collaboration across multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and reassess patient progress.
• Create and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition-related care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust plans based on clinical response.
• Document nutrition care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement and performance-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Compassionate, patient-centered care

Clinical nutrition assessment

Education and communication skills

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Evidence-based practice

Job description

MEP Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care across diverse clinical settings in Houston. You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and educate patients and families to support optimal outcomes.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses and allied health professionals, document care in the EMR, monitor progress, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to advance nutrition services.