Registered Dietitian

Registered DietitianThe Registered Dietitian is responsible for implementing an individualized nutritional care plan for each patient. This role is also responsible for developing or obtaining patient nutrition education materials. The Registered Dietitian counsels the patient, family, significant other or caregiver on prescribed diet and monitors adherence and response to therapy.MUST LIVE IN THE HOUSTON OR SAN ANTONIO, TX AREASchedule: M-F 9am-5pm RemoteWe Offer:Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings AccountsSupplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanCompany paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityEmployee DiscountsTuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off & HolidaysResponsibilitiesCo Develops, implements and monitors the clinical management of parenteral and enteral patients as part of the Nutrition Support TeamMakes recommendations for nutrition intervention when necessaryReviews patient medical history, anthropometrics and pertinent lab values to assess home nutrition support protocols and insurance payer requirementsCounsel patients and caregivers on home enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy. Assesses patients' understanding of and compliance with prescribed diet principlesEnsure continuity of care with patient's physician, nurses and nutrition support teams to provide high quality patient centered careParticipate in Performance Improvement Program and ACHC accreditationIdentifies and promotes nutrition program services to clinical and professional referral base and performs necessary in-service educationSupervisory Responsibility: NoQualificationsBachelor of Science in Nutrition or related fieldRegistered Dietitian with license to practice in assigned state(s); Certified Nutrition Support Clinician preferredMinimum of two (2) years of clinical experience required.Must have strong communication skills and organizational skillsHigh level of self-motivation, initiative, flexibility and ability to work under pressure**To perform this role will require constant sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and typing on a keyboard with fingers. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs**