Registered Dietitian / PRN
Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation
Summary
Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!
Job description
Overview
Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!
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
Qualifications
- 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
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
Company overview
Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation is a specialized healthcare provider that delivers innovative neurorehabilitation services outside traditional clinical settings. The company focuses on providing comprehensive rehabilitation programs for individuals with neurological conditions, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other complex medical needs. Their unique approach involves bringing rehabilitation services directly to patients in their homes, communities, or other natural environments, creating a more personalized and effective recovery experience. The organization employs interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and neuropsychologists who work collaboratively to develop customized treatment plans. By removing the barriers of institutional walls, they aim to facilitate better functional outcomes and improved quality of life for patients recovering from neurological events or injuries. Their model emphasizes real-world application of rehabilitation skills, helping patients reintegrate into their daily lives and communities more successfully than traditional inpatient or outpatient settings might allow.