Sports Nutrition Resident

Memorial Hermann Health System

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Nutrition Resident position at Memorial Hermann is for post-graduate training within a structured sports nutrition residency program. Under the supervision of a mentor and other sports dietitians and nutrition professionals, the resident will assess clients, develop, and initiate evidence-based plans of action based on evaluation results. This role involves providing direct patient care, documenting findings, progress, and instruction to patients and caregivers. In addition to clinical practice, the resident will receive mentoring and didactic training over a 12-month period. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to adolescent and adult patients, understanding the principles of growth and development related to these life cycles. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality, efficient care and creating exceptional experiences for the community, including employees, by prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Food & Nutrition or related area
Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) within three (3) months of hire
Occasional/frequent pushing and lifting 75 – 100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds
Prolonged standing
Frequent walking, stooping and squatting
Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination
Ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics
Demonstrate a commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann

Responsibilities

Participates and completes in all aspects of Sports Nutrition Residency Program including reporting, mentoring sessions, clinical and didactic training, and other duties or requirements as assigned.
Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Establishes goals for nutrition care of patients, conducts assessments and develops individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
Provides sports nutrition recommendations to clients appropriate for their age, and modifies nutrition regimens according to food preferences, tolerances and cultural and religious preferences.
Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues.
Manages time effectively.
Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
Ensures safe care of patients by adhering to policies, procedures and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, flexibility based on patient census and accuracy of practice.
Provide treatment in all areas of the department, which may include inpatients, outpatients, weekends and holidays.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, and skills competency.
Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Assists in clinic education efforts, whether to patients, staff, hospital, system or to the community.
Other duties as assigned