Dietitian

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation • Austin, TX

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) for a PRN role in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and a strong interest in evaluating and providing personalized nutrition support to patients with neurological injuries, such as TBI/CVA. This role involves empowering patients and families through personalized nutrition education, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, and delivering patient-centered nutritional care. The position offers a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, in-person therapy with remote documentation, continuity of care, team collaboration, drive time and mileage reimbursement, no weekend shifts, educational program access, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of experience
• Experience or strong interest in evaluating and providing personalized nutrition support to patients with neurological injuries, such as TBI/CVA
• Degree in Nutrition required, or the equivalent
• Current Registered Dietician licensure/certification in the state(s) of practice required by individual states(s)
• Minimum of six months related experience generally required

Nice To Haves

• Flexible PRN role (minimum of 12-15 hrs/week)

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nutritional services in compliance with state practice act(s)/professional standards to meet the individual needs of patients.
• Ensures adherence with applicable government laws/regulations, company policies/procedures and healthcare standards.
• Works under general supervision.
• Interviews patients and assesses/evaluates their nutritional status.
• Determines the patients' dietary needs and advises the patient's physician/nursing personnel.
• Confers with the patient's physician to establish dietary treatments/requirements.
• Prepares and calculates therapeutic diets to meet the specific requirements of patients.
• Provides guidance/assistance/explanations to patients and family members to help them understand, accept, and follow dietary modifications ordered by the physician.
• Instructs patients and family members on dietary restrictions and drug/nutrient interactions as appropriate.
• Observes patients' responses to dietary treatment, notes changes in their condition and advises physicians/Nurse Supervisors and/or Clinical Coordinators.
• Revises nutritional plan as appropriate based on patients' condition and physician’s orders.
• Ensures the confidentiality of patients' files and documentation.
• Maintains/enhances clinical practice skills by attending, participating in/conducting staff development/ continuing education programs.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as assigned.
• Communicates information that enables data collection/root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature.
• Shares information only when recipient's right to access is clearly established and sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient.
• Adheres to and participates in Company’s mandatory Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Competitive hourly pay (paid for hours worked, not just per visit)
• In-Person, 1:1 therapy with indirect services completed from home (documentation/communication)
• Continuity of Care as the Primary Therapist from Eval to Discharge
• Team collaboration & Co-Treats
• Drive Time reimbursed at your full clinical rate + Mileage Reimbursement
• No weekend shifts
• Educational Program Access
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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