VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

Dietician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Worth, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least two years of experience, including at least one year in a community health agency with consultant and teaching responsibilities.
Adequate transportation.
A baccalaureate degree from a program approved by the American Dietetic Association.

Responsibilities

Make home or inpatient visits to assess the nutritional needs of hospice patients and plan suitable diets consistent with their needs.
Provide in-service education to members of the patient care team.
Teach patients and families to prepare attractive meals.
Prepare a written plan for dietary care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Meet with the interdisciplinary team when acting as a consultant to the patient or family.

Making home or inpatient visits to assess the nutritional needs of hospice patients and to plan a suitable diet that is consistent with the patient’s needs.
Providing in-service education of members of the patient care team
Teaching patients and families to prepare attractive meals
Preparing a written plan for dietary care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care
Meeting with the interdisciplinary team whenever acting as a consultant to the patient/family

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must have two years minimum experience; one of which is in a community health agency with consultant and teaching responsibilities.
Must have adequate transportation.

EDUCATION

Baccalaureate degree from a program approved by the American Dietetic Association.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

EOE/AA M/F/D/V

About the Company

VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

VITAS Healthcare provides end-of-life care through hospice and palliative services in 15 states. Its offerings focus on relieving symptoms and stress for patients with terminal illnesses, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. The product works through comprehensive, patient-centered services including pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and coordination of care with families, Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance reimbursements funding the services. The company differentiates itself by specializing in compassionate, tailored end-of-life care across multiple states with a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and excellence, rather than broad, generic medical services. Its goal is to provide high-quality, dignified comfort to patients and support for families, while maintaining financial stability and adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Miami, FL
Founded: 1978

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