Dietician (Heights)

Avenue360 Health and Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness in Houston is seeking a Dietitian to deliver nutritional counseling to our diverse patient population in a primary care FQHC setting. Under the direction of the Executive Vice President Medical, you will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, coordinate nutrition counseling services, and contribute to training for staff.

Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed in Texas;

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of medical nutrition therapy and chronic disease management.
• Interest in community medicine and public health.
• Ability to educate patients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nutritional needs and health plans to develop nutrition care plans and education.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to consider environmental and cultural factors impacting nutrition.
• Create individualized dietary recommendations for chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc.).
• Educate patients and families on nutrition principles, dietary plans, and food choices.
• Instruct patients on the use of supplements, vitamins, and weight management products as appropriate.
• Coordinate and integrate nutrition counseling services across care teams.
• Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics and nutrition for staff and the public.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Community medicine

Cultural competence

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

CDR registration and TX license

Job description

Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.

Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.

Our Values PACT

• We take PRIDE in our work.
• We have a positive ATTITUDE.
• We are CURIOUS.
• We are COMMITTED.
• We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
• We are a TEAM.
• We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE

About the role

Under the direction of the Executive Vice President Medical, the Dietician will deliver nutritional counseling to all Avenue 360 patients. They will deliver care appropriate for an outpatient, primary care FQHC with a multicultural, multilingual patient population.

What you'll do

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess patients’ nutritional needs and current health plans to help develop and implement nutrition care plans and education.
• Work with physicians and health care personnel to assess health, environmental, and cultural factors, which may influence the nutritional needs and education of patients or clients.
• Create individualized dietary recommendations for individuals and groups for the management of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, wasting syndrome, hypertension, obesity, etc.
• Educate patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and healthy food selection and preparation as indicated by diagnosis and medical history.
• Instruct patients and their families on the use of nutritional supplements, vitamins, and weight gain products for the management of chronic disease states.
• Coordinate nutrition counseling services.
• Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for staff, health-care personnel, and the general public.

Qualifications

Education, Licensure/ Certification:

• Must currently be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and must hold a valid license to practice dietetics in the State of Texas.

Experience, Skills/ Abilities Related Requirements:

• Have a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of medical nutrition therapy, medical management of chronic health conditions, and allied services.
• Demonstrate a special interest in the area of community medicine.
• Ability to relate to and educate patients and clients from culturally diverse communities/backgrounds.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Continuing Education and Requirements:

• Participates in trainings required by the agency, funding source(s), and/or as required by licensure if applicable.