Clinical Dietitian

Job Description The Clinical Dietitian is an entry-level registered dietitian. This role provides evidence-based nutrition care to patients and families across inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The Clinical 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 Clinical Dietitian collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes on routine matters, provides patient and caregiver education, and contributes to evidence-based practice initiatives. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required. Meets the current RD/RDN entry standards. Bilingual preferred, but not required. Experience working in community nutrition and/or outpatient nutrition setting preferred. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification RD/RDN credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas required. CPR certification required. Hours 24 hours per week (days can be flexible). Daytime: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Travel to different clinics, mileage reimbursed. Grandfather Clause 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. Grandfathered Employees Employees hired or credentialed as Registered Dietitians prior to January 1, 2024 are grandfathered under the previous bachelor’s degree requirement and remain eligible for continued employment in this role with active registration and state licensure in good standing. About Cook Children’s Cook Children’s is a not-for-profit organization with 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eatrighttexas