Clinical Dietitian - (Tyler, TX)

Information: Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of all age groups according to Nutrition Care Process and serves as a nutrition resource to the medical staff, UT Health hospital staff and the community. Assists in the direction of clinical support staff by coordinating and providing leadership. The incumbent is under the general direction of the Director of Nutrition Services. Some callback and weekend work may be required. Identifies and assesses patients of all age groups and initiates nutrition care plans to bring about improvements in nutritional status. Assesses trauma and acutely ill patients of all age groups (during catabolic phase) and recommends appropriate feeding modality to help preserve lean body mass. Evaluates the success of the nutrition plan by monitoring current acceptance of nutrition (in whatever form) and adjusting plan as necessary in order to provide the most appropriate nutrition under the circumstances.