Clinical Dietitian

Cook Children's; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Clinical Dietitian with pediatric nutrition experience to provide evidence-based care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will develop and monitor individualized medical nutrition therapy plans to support growth and recovery, collaborating with families and the care team.

A registered dietitian with state licensure and CPR certification is required. This role emphasizes education for patients and caregivers and participation in program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required.
• Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field required by credentialing (grandfather clause for current hires).
• RD/RDN credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutrition care to pediatric patients and families across inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized medical nutrition therapy plans to support growth, healing, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes and provide education.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field (grandfather clause)

Job description

Location: Dodson Medical Office Building Department: Complex Care Specialty Care Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary

The Clinical Dietitian is a registered dietitian with pediatric nutrition experience or experience working with individuals with developmental delays. 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 evidenced-based practice initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required.

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.

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.

Employment Conditions

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.

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.

Promise

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy.

As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.