Clinical Dietitian for Community Health & Education

Start Corporation; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

13 paid holidays per year

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

Start Corporation is seeking a skilled Dietitian to perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and coordinate care for medically fragile clients. The role requires collaboration with nurses, physicians, and clinic staff to develop effective nutrition plans and ensure proper documentation in the EHR.

Responsibilities include diet evaluation, patient education, care coordination, and participation in staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Assesses BMI and nutritional status.
• Evaluates dietary tolerance and education needs.
• Coordinates care with medical staff.
• Documents care plans in EHRs.
• Communicates with patients and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess BMI and nutritional needs.
• Evaluate tolerance for prescribed diets.
• Provide age-appropriate education and instruction.
• Coordinate care with other providers for fragile patients.
• Set treatment plan goals/objectives.
• Conduct healthcare screenings and assessments.
• Document in EHR in a timely manner.
• Coordinate resources to meet client needs.
• Maintain driving eligibility for company vehicles.

Skills

BMI assessment

Nutritional status evaluation

Dietary planning

Care coordination

Patient education

Clinical documentation

EHR usage

Communication

Louisiana licensure

Driver's license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Start Corporation is seeking a skilled Dietitian to perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and coordinate care for medically fragile clients. The role requires collaboration with nurses, physicians, and clinic staff to develop effective nutrition plans and ensure proper documentation in the EHR.

Responsibilities include diet evaluation, patient education, care coordination, and participation in staff meetings.