Clinical Dietitian

Harlingen Medical Center•Harlingen, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian evaluates patients’ nutritional needs based on their medical conditions, lab results, and health histories, and develops individualized meal plans to support recovery, manage chronic disease, or address specific conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition. The role tracks patient progress, adjusts meal plans as needed, and works with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to incorporate nutrition into patient care plans. The Clinical Dietitian educates patients and families about nutrition, special diets, and post-discharge meal planning. The role also ensures meals prepared by dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards. Nutrition experience and nutrition support related to tube feedings and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) are included.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian required (CMS requirement).

Nice To Haves

One year of healthcare experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history.
Develop individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition.
Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met.
Work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans.
Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition, special diets, and post-discharge meal planning.
Ensure meals prepared by dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards.
Provide nutrition support related to tube feedings and total parenteral nutrition (TPN).