Clinical Dietitian

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with patient care goals. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to implement standards of care and participate in performance improvement while maintaining professional competencies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in nutrition (Graduate degree preferred) and 3 years of clinical dietitian experience, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required.
• Graduate degree in Nutrition or related field is preferred.
• Three years of related experience as a clinical dietitian is required.
• Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines.
• Manage resources in a cost effective manner.
• Participate in performance improvement efforts.
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Graduate degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Job description

The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; managing resources in a cost effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Maintains accepted standards of dietetics and nutrition as recommended by the American Dietetic Association, University Health and department policies. Maintains good guest, patient and professional working relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required. Graduate degree in Nutrition or related field is preferred. Three years of related experience as a clinical dietitian is required. Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) preferred.

LICENSURE

Must be a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Must possess a current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.