Renal Dietitian

Satellite Healthcare / WellBound; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Life Insurance

PTO

Virtual Care

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Renal Dietitian for its Pearland clinic team. This role involves recommending therapeutic diets based on patients' needs and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to improve patient health outcomes. Applicants must be a Registered Dietitian with a bachelor's degree and at least one year of clinical nutrition experience. Benefits include medical, dental, 401k with match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian certification with proof of registration.
• Minimum of one year experience in clinical nutrition.
• Current Dietitian license in applicable state is required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of English for communication.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Nutritional assessments

Education

Baccalaureate or Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Renal Dietitian position is for our Pearland Clinic, located at 11161 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584, and Friendswood Clinic, located at 3324 FM 528 Rd, Friendswood, TX 77546.

How you'll change lives

As a Dietitian at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, providing excellent care for patients living with kidney disease. U.S. Renal Care dietitians work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager.

What you'll be doing

Patient Nutrition. Using the most current, science‑based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient's physician. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on such topics as fluid and sodium, potassium, and CKD‑Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, as well as participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.

Teamwork. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community.

Safety & Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes, with a focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

What we're looking for

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification showing proof of registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (includes Baccalaureate or Advanced degree).
• Minimum of one‑year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.
• Current Dietitian (LD/LDN) license in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, CA, CO, HI, IN, MI, NJ or VA. State certification (Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist) required in CT and NY. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all company clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.

Benefits

All Full‑Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO

All Part‑Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401k with employer match
• PTO