About the role#
This is a paid clinical placement for students pursuing a career in dietetics. You will function as part of a dialysis health care team, working under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian. The role focuses on providing medical nutrition therapy while following company policies and regulatory requirements.
What you'll do#
- Conduct nutrition interviews with patients.
- Calculate diet prescription recommendations.
- Provide nutrition counseling to patients and their caregivers.
- Collect data for initial, 90 day, semi-annual, and annual Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments.
- Create nutrition-related projects for patients or staff, such as educational handouts or lobby activities.
- Assist with the development and implementation of nutrition plans of care.
- Review monthly nutrition data with patients and practice writing progress notes.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Dietetic Internship or a university-based Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
- A program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
- Ability to travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care provides products and services for individuals with renal diseases. The company offers dialysis treatment options for both in-center and home care. It operates within the healthcare and medtech sectors. The organization maintains a global presence with headquarters in Bad Homburg near Frankfurt. It employs over 51,000 people.
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