Dietician Home Care

VITAS Healthcare • Fort Worth, TX

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Making home or inpatient visits to assess the nutritional needs of hospice patients and to plan a suitable diet that is consistent with the patient’s needs. Providing in-service education of members of the patient care team Teaching patients and families to prepare attractive meals Preparing a written plan for dietary care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care Meeting with the interdisciplinary team whenever acting as a consultant to the patient/family.

Requirements

• Two years minimum experience
• One year of experience in a community health agency with consultant and teaching responsibilities
• Adequate transportation

Responsibilities

• Making home or inpatient visits to assess the nutritional needs of hospice patients and to plan a suitable diet that is consistent with the patient’s needs.
• Providing in-service education of members of the patient care team
• Teaching patients and families to prepare attractive meals
• Preparing a written plan for dietary care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Meeting with the interdisciplinary team whenever acting as a consultant to the patient/family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level