Clinical Dietitian

University Health; Selman City (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 and support treatment and recovery through evidence-based recommendations. You will assess patients, educate them on nutrition, and collaborate with the healthcare team to improve outcomes in a hospital setting.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Nutrition, RD credential or eligibility, and licensure within stated timelines.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or registration eligibility.
• Registration exam must be passed within 90 days of hire for eligible candidates.
• Texas dietitian license required or to be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and provide nutritional care tailored to each patient.
• 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 nutrition, along with University Health and department policies.
• Build positive relationships with patients, guests, and colleagues.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor's 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.