Clinical Dietitian

University Health; Selma (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Health at Retama Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to tailor nutritional care to patients, interpret assessments, and develop treatment recommendations in collaboration with the care team.

You will educate patients and families, uphold professional standards, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to support recovery.

New hires with RD eligibility can apply; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; Texas licensure is required or obtainable within 120 days.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian credential, or registration eligibility.
• Registration exam must be passed within 90 days of hire.
• Texas dietitian license required or licensure obtainable within 120 days.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and provide nutritional care tailored to each patient’s clinical needs.
• Complete nutritional assessments and recommend interventions based on clinical status or physician referral.
• Provide practical nutrition education and instructions to patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to support patient care.
• Uphold professional standards of dietetics and department policies.
• Build positive relationships with patients, guests, and colleagues.

Conocimientos

Clinical dietitian

Bilingual English/Spanish

Nutritional education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

Graduate degree in Nutrition

Descripción del empleo

Help patients heal through personalized nutrition care.

Join University Health at Retama Hospital and bring your nutrition expertise to a team dedicated to patient care. As a Clinical Dietitian, you’ll help patients understand their nutritional needs, develop recommendations that support treatment and recovery, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to make a meaningful difference.

Your Role

• Coordinate and provide nutritional care tailored to each patient’s clinical needs.

• Complete nutritional assessments and recommend appropriate interventions based on clinical status or physician referral.

• Provide practical nutrition education and instructions to patients.

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to support patient care.

• Uphold professional standards of dietetics and nutrition, along with University Health and department policies.

• Build positive relationships with patients, guests, and colleagues.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field.

• Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or registration eligibility.

• Registration-eligible candidates must successfully pass the registration examination within 90 days of hire.

• Current Texas dietitian license, or the ability to obtain licensure after passing the registration examination and within 120 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in Nutrition or a related field.

• One to two years of clinical dietitian experience.

• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Make Your Expertise Matter

Whether you’re an experienced clinical dietitian or a registration-eligible candidate ready to begin your career, this is an opportunity to turn your knowledge into care that helps patients move forward.