Dietitian - Pediatrics

Location: North Richland Hills Neighborhood Clinic Department: NHC Dietician Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 24 Summary: Cook Children's is seeking a Pediatric Dietitian toprovide evidence-based nutrition care to patients and families across our neighborhood clinics. The Pediatric Dietitian develops, implements, and monitors individualized medical nutrition therapy plans to support patient growth, healing, and quality of life. This role applies technical knowledge and skills depending on the severity and complexity of the case. The Dietitian collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes on routine matters, provides patient and caregiver education, and contributes to evidenced-based practice initiatives. Hours: 8am - 5pm, 24 hours per week (Days can be flexible), must be willing to travel to different clinics to provide services as needed, mileage reimbursed. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required. Effective January 1, 2024: All newly hired Registered Dietitians must meet the national requirement of holding a master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field to be eligible for credentialing and employment. Meets the current RD/RDN entry standards. Experience working in community nutrition and/or outpatient nutrition setting preferred Bilingual Preferred, but not required Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: RD/RDN (Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas required. CPR certification required. Grandfather Clause: Employees hired or credentialed as Registered Dietitians prior to January 1, 2024 are grandfathered under the previous bachelor's degree requirement and remain eligible to continued employment in this role with active registration and state licensure in good standing. Benefits: Health Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Retirement Plan 401(k) & 401(k) matching 403(b) matching Employee assistance program Employee discounts Life insurance About Cook Children's: Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care. At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system-we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through-and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible. Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cook Children's Health Care System