Acute Care Dietitian Posted on May 15th, 2023

Registered Dietitian

40 Hours/week | Start date ASAP | 4-6 month duration 
400 bed Inpatient facility
Travel/mileage offered, pending location | Clinical experience required
Preferred schedule: Weekdays and holidays are not required 
Clinical duties only 

This is the perfect opportunity for a dietitian looking to travel and work a contract position while gaining excellent acute care experience. Come check out the great state of Texas!

Key Duties

• Conducts a nutrition assessment for patients at nutritional risk per facility policies and procedures
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention based on nutrition assessment and evidence-based standards
• Assess educational needs and provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groups
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in meetings and/or rounds
• Experience with electronic charting, the Nutrition Care Process and writing PES statements to provide appropriate documentation for the plan of care
• Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet prescriptions
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal training

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current registered dietitian credentialed by CDR
• TX state dietitian license is required prior to starting position

If you’re looking for better work-life balance, consider consulting. Our team of recruiters expertly match dietitians to opportunities that best suit their abilities and schedule. Dietitians On Demand is a dietitian-focused staffing company with a national footprint. We understand dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team, and we pay you accordingly. This is a contracted temporary position where you’ll work for Dietitians On Demand at one of our client sites.

Perks of being a Dietitians On Demand employee include:

• Premier pay rates and full benefits package
• Free continuing education
• Corporate liability insurance
• W-2 employment status
• Work-life balance by choosing when and where you work
• Nutrition Care Manual access
• Opportunity to earn 401K and health insurance benefits based on employment duration

Candidates must successfully complete a thorough pre-hire screening process, including but not limited to: phone screen, background check, drug screen, reference and credential check, clinical competency assessment, and tuberculosis screening. Immunization titers and fingerprinting, as needed.

Interested? Apply online or contact Emily [email protected]

If this position isn’t a good fit for you but may be for a colleague, refer them! You’ll qualify for a referral bonus: https://dietitiansondemand.com/referrals/

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