Clinical Dietitian: Personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy

Memorial Hermann Health System; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a qualified Dietitian to provide high-quality medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs and develop individualized care plans across patient populations.

Responsibilities include documenting plans, tailoring regimens to preferences and cultural factors, and ensuring safe, efficient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition or related area; Master’s required if registration was obtained after Jan 1, 2024.
• Registered with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed with Texas DDLR; CPR certification (Heart Saver) within six months of hire.
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: qualified professional experience for the ADA exam; strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Establishes goals for nutrition care, conducts assessments, and develops individualized care plans with ongoing evaluation.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy appropriate for patient age.
• Modify nutrition regimens based on food preferences, tolerances, and cultural/religious factors.
• Document nutrition care plans in the medical record with goals and recommendations.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and/or families.
• Ensure safe care and adherence to Memorial Hermann policies within budget and time constraints.
• Mentor and support less experienced staff.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Interprofessional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition

Master’s degree preferable if registration after 2024

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a qualified Dietitian to provide high-quality medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs and develop individualized care plans across patient populations.

Responsibilities include documenting plans, tailoring regimens to preferences and cultural factors, and ensuring safe, efficient care.