Clinical Dietitian

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Dietitian II at University Health works with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with patient program goals.

Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services using established standards of care and practice protocols; managing resources in a cost-efficient manner; and participating in performance improvement efforts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with patient goals.
• Develop and implement nutrition services using established standards and protocols.
• Manage resources cost-effectively and participate in performance improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Graduate degree in Nutrition

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

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 System and department policies. Maintains good guests, patient and professional working relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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