Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Part-Time Clinical Dietitian
Location: Richardson, TX 75080
Schedule: Part-Time, Flexible Hours M-F (approx. 4-5 hours a day)
Position Summary:An LTAC facility in Richardson is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinical Dietitian to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients in long-term acute care units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Participate in IDT meetings, contributing to holistic patient care strategies.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and their families.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition plans as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and patient interactions accurately and promptly.
Qualifications:
- Licensure and Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the state of Texas.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in hospital settings, preferably with exposure to long-term acute care environments.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with long-term acute care nutrition.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for nutrition services in healthcare facilities.
We are looking to hire ASAP. Please apply now for immediate consideration.