Clinical Dietitian

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.


$15,000 Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance offered!

Why Join The Driscoll Team?

At Driscoll Children's Hospital, we're proud to be the first free-standing pediatric hospital in South Texas, serving children and adolescents of Corpus Christi and surrounding communities. We are devoted to providing expert care, education, outreach and advocacy until all children are well.

As part of the Driscoll Health System, you'll join a team that values your well-being, professional growth, and future. We are committed to providing a total compensation program to attract, reward, motivate and retain qualified and competent employees. These efforts support our goal of offering the highest level of care, while also helping our employees take care of themselves, their families and their future.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package effective day one.
• Annual salary increases up to 4% based on work performance.
• Employee Care Center for employees, spouses, and adult dependents.
• Wellness Program + Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off (24 days) + 6 sick days annually.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Professional Development (courses, skills labs, lectures, research, and more)

Clinical Dietitian (Level I | Level II | Level III)

As a Clinical Dietitian at Driscoll Children's Hospital, you'll be a key member of our pediatric care team, delivering evidence-based nutrition support to patients and families across inpatient and outpatient settings. You'll perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, provide education to patients and caregivers, and collaborate closely with physicians and nurses on interdisciplinary care. This role includes monitoring medical nutrition therapy, verifying diet and formula orders, documenting in the EMR, and ensuring accurate billing.

Additional Responsibilities Based on Level:

• Clinical Dietitian Level I - Focuses on building foundational clinical skills and gaining pediatric nutrition experience while delivering patient care under general supervision. Level I Dietitians apply evidence-based practice, participate in interdisciplinary care, and continue professional development.
• Clinical Dietitian Level II - Demonstrates increased autonomy and routinely manages more complex cases. Serves as a clinical resource across the system, contributes to quality improvement initiatives, and may precept interns or junior team members.
• Clinical Dietitian Level III - Serves as a clinical and professional expert with the highest level of authority in nutrition practice. Leads complex patient care, ensures consistency in evidence-based practice, mentors staff, and represents the department in interdisciplinary and organizational initiatives.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

All Dietitian Levels (I, II, III)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition or related field from an ACEND-accredited program
• Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish

Level I:

• Completion of ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship.
• New graduate to 3 years experience.

Level II:

• Minimum of 3 years (6,240 hours) of direct clinical nutrition care
• Preferred: Master's degree or specialty certification (e.g., CSP, CSPCC, RDN-AP)
• Preferred: Experience in specialized pediatric programs (e.g., NICU, oncology, feeding disorders)

Level III:

• Minimum 6 years' experience in nutrition care, education, counseling, private practice, community/public health, school system, long-term care or related field with valid NDTR credential or other professional designation.
• Preferred: Master's degree or specialty certification (e.g., CSP, CSPCC, RDN-AP) preferred
• Preferred: Experience in specialized pediatric programs (e.g., NICU, oncology, feeding disorders)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Food Manager/Food Safety Certification within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the CDR
• Obtain Texas state licensure (TDLR) within 90 days of hire
• Preferred for Level II or III: Advanced or specialty certification (e.g., RDN-AP, CSP, CSPCC)