Registered Dietitian-Part Time

Work Arrangement:
Onsite only

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Schedule:

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The Department of Neurology is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to support our ALS clinic within our Neuromuscular Department. The ideal candidate will be able asses the nutritional needs of patients, manage PEG tube feeding and develop and implement nutritional care plans to patients served. This position will work closely with our ALS Clinic Director, Dr. Sarah Berth.

This position is part time and will work in our ALS clinic at the McNair Campus on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

ALS Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine is a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence.

• Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional plans for patients with ALS (25%).
• Manages PEG Tube feeding devices and provides nutritional plans (15%).
• Provides education to support the nutritional plan of care and assess the learning needs and readiness to learn for all patients and families (10%).
• Adapts nutrition plan to specific economic, social, cultural, and age-appropriate patient needs (10%).
• Documents nutrition care effectively within electronic medical records (EPIC) (15%).
• Reassess patients at appropriate intervals and adjusts plan of care as needed (10%).
• Collaborates with Neurology, Neuropsychology, Pulmonology, & Palliative care to integrate and communicate nutrition principles that enhance patient outcomes (15%).
• Attend ALS group meeting before clinic begins on Fridays.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.
• No experience required.
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the American Dietetic Association and a Licensed Dietitian by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR).

• Experience working with Neurology or patients with ALS.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.