Clinical Dietitian I - Ben Taub Hospital

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to deliver essential nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy to patients. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes. The ideal candidate will manage schedules effectively and contribute to training and project initiatives. With a focus on community health, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients, particularly those who are low-income or uninsured. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Provide nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy to patients.
• Manage daily schedules to maximize patient care and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the healthcare team to improve patients' nutritional status.
• Assist with projects and training new dietitian staff.

Skills

Nutrition Education

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelors of Dietetics

Masters of Dietetics

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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Job Description

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian I provides nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy to patients, working closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to maximize patients' nutritional status and improve clinical outcomes. Primary responsibilities include managing the daily schedule to maximize patient care, and providing evidence-based and patient-centered nutrition care. Additional duties may include assisting with projects, presentations, in-services, and training new dietitian staff and dietetic interns after one year of clinical experience.

Degrees

• Bachelors of Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition required;
• Masters of Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Dietitian prior to hire
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Texas within 60 days of hire
• Eligible certifications: RDN-AP, CSR, CSOWM, CSO, CSP, CNSC, CDCES, BC-ADM (preferred)

Work Experience

One year experience in Dietetics/Nutrition preferred.

Communication Skills

• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact/Public Speaking);
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking);
• Writing /Reports; and
• Language Skills: Spanish preferred.

Proficiencies

MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PC

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical;
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible;
• Equipment Operated: Culinary equipment related to food demonstration; calculator; weight scale.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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