Clinical Dietitian: Expert Medical Nutrition Therapy & Education

OakBend Medical Center; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OakBend Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate medical nutrition therapy and provide targeted nutrition care across patient populations. You will apply the Nutrition Care Process, educate patients and families, and participate in interdisciplinary planning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics, a dietetic internship, and RD eligibility with Texas licensure within 6 months. Spanish communication is a plus, and ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited program
• Internship through a program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian eligible: must obtain RD within 6 months of employment
• Texas Licensed Dietitian: must obtain license within 6 months of employment
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients to ensure quality nutrition care
• Apply Nutrition Care Process across diverse patient populations
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings
• Precept dietetic interns and students and provide in-service training

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

BS in Nutrition/Dietetics

Dietetic Internship approved

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

OakBend Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate medical nutrition therapy and provide targeted nutrition care across patient populations. You will apply the Nutrition Care Process, educate patients and families, and participate in interdisciplinary planning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics, a dietetic internship, and RD eligibility with Texas licensure within 6 months. Spanish communication is a plus, and ServSafe certification is preferred.