Dietitian

BrightSpring Health Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hourly pay

In-person 1:1 therapy

Continuity of care

Team collaboration

Mileage reimbursement

No weekend shifts

Educational program access

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation in Irving, TX is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our team. You'll provide personalized nutrition support to patients recovering from neurological diagnoses in a flexible, autonomous environment with direct in-person care.

The role emphasizes one-on-one care, collaboration with care teams, and diligent documentation, with opportunities for professional growth within BrightSpring Health Services and a focus on maintaining patient

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition required, or the equivalent.
• Current Registered Dietitian licensure/certification in the state(s) of practice required by individual states(s)
• Minimum of six months related experience generally required

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nutritional services in compliance with state practice act(s)/professional standards to meet the individual needs of patients.
• Interviews patients and assesses/evaluates their nutritional status and dietary needs.
• Confers with physicians to establish dietary treatments and prepares/ calculates therapeutic diets.
• Guides patients and families to understand and follow dietary modifications ordered by the physician.
• Observes patient responses, revises nutritional plans as needed, and maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains/advances clinical practice skills and participates in quality assessment activities.

Education

Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Rehab Without Walls is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian (RD) in Irving, TX to join our team. You'll provide personalized nutrition support and education to patients recovering from a neurological diagnsosis, such as TBI/CVA. If you thrive with schedule flexibility, clinical autonomy, and a supportive team environment.

The RWW Difference:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• In-Person, 1:1 therapy with indirect services completed from home (documentation/communication)
• Continuity of Care as the Primary Therapist from Eval to Discharge
• Team collaboration & Co-Treats
• Drive Time reimbursed at your clinical rate + Mileage Reimbursement
• No weekend shifts
• Educational Program Access
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nutritional services in compliance with state practice act(s)/professional standards to meet the individual needs of patients. Ensures adherence with applicable government laws/regulations, company policies/procedures and healthcare standards. Works under general supervision
• Interviews patients and assesses/evaluates their nutritional status. Determines the patients' dietary needs and advises the patient's physician/nursing personnel
• Confers with the patient's physician to establish dietary treatments/requirements. Prepares and calculates therapeutic diets to meet the specific requirements of patients
• Provides guidance/assistance/explanations to patients and family members to help them understand, accept, and follow dietary modifications ordered by the physician. Instructs patients and family members on dietary restrictions and drug/nutrient interactions as appropriate
• Observes patients' responses to dietary treatment, notes changes in their condition and advises physicians/Nurse Supervisors and/or Clinical Coordinators. Revises nutritional plan as appropriate based on patients' condition and physician's orders
• Ensures the confidentiality of patients' files and documentation
• Maintains/enhances clinical practice skills by attending, participating in/conducting staff development/ continuing education programs.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as assigned. Communicates information that enables data collection/root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Shares information only when recipient's right to access is clearly established and sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient
• Adheres to and participates in Company's mandatory Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition required, or the equivalent
• Current Registered Dietician licensure/certification in the state(s) of practice required by individual states(s)
• Minimum of six months related experience generally required

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.