Clinical Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition & Care

Sweetwater Care; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Arlington, TX seeks a Clinical Dietitian to lead medical nutrition therapy, assess nutritional needs, and educate patients and families on dietary plans. You will work with physicians and the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, monitoring responses to nutrition interventions, and documenting care in patient records. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and aptitude for applying all elements of the nutrition care procedure.
• Comprehensive understanding of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition services.
• Ability to communicate with patients, hospital staff and doctors.
• Capacity to work autonomously in designated patient care units.
• Capacity to advise and instruct others.
• Knowledge of basic computer tools for documentation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in adopting lifestyle changes and dietary recommendations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.
• Determine best dietary plans in consultation with doctors.
• Arrange meals and nutrition support as clinically indicated.
• Create nutrition plans and monitor patient progress.
• Document patient charts and nutrition education provided.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Decision making

Written and verbal communication

Autonomy

Instruction and advising

Nutrition knowledge

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Nutrient analysis

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Arlington, TX seeks a Clinical Dietitian to lead medical nutrition therapy, assess nutritional needs, and educate patients and families on dietary plans. You will work with physicians and the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, monitoring responses to nutrition interventions, and documenting care in patient records. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for success in this role.