Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Performs the primary function of a professional dietitian in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating the nutritional care provided to high risk patients.  The dietitian is responsible for interacting with medical staff, nursing staff, ancillary staff and Nutrition Services Department regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions.  Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills.  May be occasions when it will be necessary to work weekends and holidays.  This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Familiar with basic nutritional assessments for all age groups.

2.      Bilingual (English-Spanish) helpful.

3.      Varied experience in dietetics is preferred.

4.      Experience with computer is desirable.

5.      Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1.      Must be registered by the American Dietetic Association

2.      Licensed by the State of Texas or receive license within 6 months of becoming registered.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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