Clinical Dietitian

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care to adult rehab patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, amputations, and complex medical conditions. In this onsite role, you will assess nutritional status, develop and implement individualized care plans, manage enteral nutrition, and provide education to patients and families. You will collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff in an interdisciplinary, patient-centered environment that supports professional growth and clinical excellence. Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for adult inpatient rehabilitation patients. Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans, including therapeutic diets and nutrition support. Monitor patient progress, labs, and intake; adjust interventions based on clinical status. Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and case managers as part of the interdisciplinary team. Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families to support long-term health and independence. Document assessments, care plans, and outcomes in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner. Participate in care conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities. Coordinate with food and nutrition services to ensure safe, appropriate menu selections and diet consistency. Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) Nutritional assessment and care planning Enteral and parenteral nutrition support Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Interdisciplinary care coordination Nutrition counseling and patient education Menu planning and therapeutic diets Evidence-based clinical practice Monitoring labs and anthropometrics Regulatory and clinical compliance (Joint Commission, CMS) Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Texas state licensure as a dietitian Clinical nutrition experience in rehabilitation or acute care preferred ServSafe or food safety certification preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr