Clinical Dietitian I

About Us

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Healths robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian I delivers evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and education to patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical outcomes. This role prioritizes patient care based on nutritional risk and supports Harris Health's mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The Clinical Dietitian I documents care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), ensures regulatory compliance, contributes to department and system initiatives, and trains new staff and interns after one year of clinical experience.


Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
Masters of Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition; In accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, starting January 1, 2024, individuals who are seeking eligibility for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) examination for the first time must have completed at least a graduate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or a foreign equivalent.

*However, individuals who established eligibility for the RDN exam on or before December 31, 2023, or those who are already registered, are not required by CDR to obtain a graduate degree.

Licenses & Certification:
Registered Dietitian prior to hire
Licensed Dietitian (LD) State of Texas within 60 days of hire
Eligible certifications: Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RDN-AP), Board Certification as a Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR); Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM); Board Certification in Oncology Nutrition (CSO); Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP); Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC); Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC); Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) preferred.

Work Experience: One year experience in Dietetics/Nutrition preferred.


Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact/Public Speaking);
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
Writing /Correspondence
Writing /Reports

Language Skills: Spanish preferred

Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PC

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible

Equipment Operated: Culinary equipment related to food demonstration; calculator; weight scale
Other Requirements:
Job Competencies; all required nutrition competencies need to be completed within 90 days of hire.
BLS may be required
Advanced degrees and/or specialty certifications Specialty certification may count for one year of experience.
PhD in a nutrition-related field may count for two years of experience.

Benefits & EEOC

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Job Category

Allied Health