Nephrology Dietitian - Part-Time

About the Role

The Nephrology Dietitian utilizes nutrition expertise and clinical knowledge to educate patients on optimal health and wellness choices while living with kidney disease, enhancing their health, well-being, and quality of life. This role supports the nutritional health of patients at Satellite Healthcare by assessing individual needs, engaging patients and their families in goal-setting, developing personalized nutrition plans, and monitoring patient understanding and response to therapeutic nutrition interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional needs of each patient with kidney disease.
• Engage patients, families, or caregivers in establishing health goals and developing individualized nutrition plans.
• Monitor patient understanding and response to therapeutic nutrition plans.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
• Set a positive tone to help patients live better lives and address their needs holistically.
• Seek opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff.
• Build relationships and act as a servant leader within the care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in clinical nutrition; two (2) years preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a dietetic internship/supervised practice.
• Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• License required in states with Dietitian licensure (e.g., TX, TN).

What You Will Gain

• Relationships: Work directly with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team to make a difference in patients' lives and grow as a servant leader.
• Impact: Shape patient care to help individuals live better lives, shifting their focus from dialysis to living fully.
• Growth: Access formal and informal professional development opportunities in a supportive environment, becoming a subject-matter expert with career advancement potential.