Registered Dietitian

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation • San Antonio, TX

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for a PRN/Flexible role in San Antonio, TX. This position requires at least 2 years of experience evaluating and providing personalized nutrition support to patients with neurological injuries, such as TBI/CVA. The 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, paid per hour, with a mix of in-person therapy and remote indirect services. The dietitian will serve as the primary therapist from evaluation to discharge, with opportunities for team collaboration and co-treats. Drive time and mileage are reimbursed. There are no weekend shifts, and access to educational programs and growth opportunities is provided.

Requirements

• 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
• At least 2+ years of experience evaluating and providing personalized nutrition support to patients with neurological injuries, such as TBI/CVA

Nice To Haves

• Experience evaluating and providing personalized nutrition support to patients with neurological injuries, such as TBI/CVA

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
• Paid per hour (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 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