Clinical Dietitian — Medical Nutrition Therapy

Memorial Hermann Health System; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Spring, Texas seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide high-quality medical nutrition therapy, assess nutritional needs, educate patients, and work as a resource to physicians and the care team.

You will participate in multidisciplinary rounds, develop individualized care plans, document in medical records, and support education for patients and families, with a focus on safety, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition; Master's required if registration was obtained after Jan 1, 2024.
• Must be registered with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
• CPR certification (Heart Saver) from American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Establishes goals for nutrition care of patients, conducts assessments, and develops individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients appropriate for their age.
• Modifies nutrition regimens according to food preferences, tolerances, and cultural/religious preferences.
• Documents nutrition care plans in the medical record, including nutrition assessment, monitoring parameters, goals and recommendations.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and/or families appropriate for age, religious beliefs, and cultural background.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications.
• Promotes professional growth, serves as preceptor/mentor, and supports department goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition

Master's degree for certain registrations

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Spring, Texas seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide high-quality medical nutrition therapy, assess nutritional needs, educate patients, and work as a resource to physicians and the care team.

You will participate in multidisciplinary rounds, develop individualized care plans, document in medical records, and support education for patients and families, with a focus on safety, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.