Dietitian Working with Adults with IDD

Soundly Speaking Therapy Services•San Antonio, TX

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Soundly Speaking Therapy Services is seeking a registered dietitian to provide nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, and counseling to adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in Texas. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping individuals who struggle to advocate for themselves and has experience or a love for working with adults with diagnoses such as Autism, Down Syndrome, or Intellectual Disability. This role involves improving clients' health and well-being through sound nutrition practices. The position is currently performed using teletherapy, with the possibility of in-person services in the future. Soundly Speaking is the largest provider of Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy for the adult Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities community in Texas, guided by core values of communication, passion, reliability, honesty, and care.

Requirements

Valid Texas-issued Dietician’s License
Comfortable working with adults in their homes and/or outside of a clinic
Registered dietitian
Nutrition assessment skills
Medical nutrition therapy skills
Counseling skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with adults who have diagnoses such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, among other diagnoses.
Passion for helping individuals who struggle to advocate for themselves.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality therapy in the client’s home or online
Communicate with families about the therapy sessions
Communicate weekly if needed with families about goals and progress
Communicate monthly with case managers
Adaptability and teamwork skills
Turn in paperwork in a 24 hour timeline
Maintain confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA, State, and Federal Regulations