A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
Nutritionist Texas Family Wellness Clinic, Inc.•1.0 Corpus Christi, TX Job Details Full-time $55,000•$60,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Gym membership Qualifications Teamwork Holistic medicine Nutrition Bachelor's degree
Dietetics Registered Dietitian Full Job Description SUMMARY:
Operating from a holistic perspective, the full-time Functional Medicine Nutritionist (FMN) will counsel patients utilizing lifestyle interventions & targeted vitamin supplementation. The FMN will look beyond surface-level symptoms to address the root causes of chronic illness for patients. They will design and implement personalized therapeutic nutrition plans, approved by the Medical Director & Head Nutritionist, to guide patients toward optimal wellness throughout their health journeys.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct comprehensive health assessments, detailing patient goals, medical history & lifestyle. Collaborate w/ Medical Providers to order & interpret labs for various chronic illnesses. Provide personalized, food-as-medicine nutrition protocols, lifestyle changes, & targeted supplement plans for patients. Provide life coaching to support behavior modification, stress management, & sleep hygiene. Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of medical providers to ensure cohesive patient care. Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation within our electronic health record (EHR) platform. Develop evidence based educational materials, recipes, meal plans, & grocery shopping guides to empower patients & improve protocol compliance. Participate in developing educational tools & resources in collaboration with the Medical Director & Director of Business. Provide patient care through in-person visits at both clinic locations & via telemedicine, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related scientific field.
Credentials:
Current, active credential as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS).
Communication:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of strong patient relationship building and high patient retention.
Philosophy:
Alignment with functional medicine principles and a passion for root-cause, holistic patient care.
ABOUT US
Texas Family Wellness Clinic (TFWC) is a growing family medical clinic, specializing in family medicine serving the Coastal Bend Area. TFWC is offering the opportunity to be part of a growing practice that supports a well-seasoned Family Physician that has been practicing for 20+ years in the North Corpus Christi/Calallen area & mostly serves patients in the surrounding rural communities. The TFWC's philosophy of medicine is to improve the lifestyle of the patient, not just manage their illnesses. We value the simple "back-to-the-basics" approach that we must provide our body with the proper nutrition it needs to heal itself with alternative tactics that can be used in-parallel with standard care practices used in modern medicine. It is important that each team member of TFWC has a self-driven desire to also be a health conscious individual striving to improve their overall wellness & lifestyle habits. As TFWC grows, so will the benefits for the team with quarterly compensation bonuses based on a comprehensive evaluation of performance. The culture we will build at TFWC will be a place of integrity that has a sincerity to provide a positive atmosphere for the staff and patients to grow as an individual regarding their overall wellness and skills through constant education and coaching from the bottom to the top. TFWC will become the employer of choice for individuals who wish to pursue their passion of making healthcare better & improving the wellness of others.
Clinical Hours:
Monday•Saturday, 8am•5pm
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Annual Salary:
$56,800.00 (increase in base starting rate will be determined by years of experience and knowledge of desired skills)
Schedule:
Monday•Friday, 8am to 5pm Two locations:
Southside Clinic:
6326 Yorktown Blvd, Ste 8, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
Calallen Clinic:
15406 Northwest Blvd., Ste. B, Robstown, Texas 78380 Flex-Schedule (Rotation Saturdays) minimum one Saturday per month Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Flexible Scheduling with limited remote days for telemedicine sessions Complimentary Gym Membership Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend
