Clinical Dietitian — High-Risk Patient Nutrition

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX seeks a registered dietitian to assess, plan, and evaluate nutritional care for high-risk patients within interdisciplinary teams.

You will design nutrition programs, consider labs, medications, allergies, and patient preferences, and supervise dietary students while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Weekend or holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic nutritional assessments for all age groups.
• Bilingual English-Spanish helpful.
• Varied experience in dietetics preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, direct and evaluate nutritional care for high-risk patients.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and Nutrition Services staff on diet plans and policies.
• Supervise dietary students and track patient progress toward goals.
• Occasionally work weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Bilingual English-Spanish

Dietetics experience

Computer skills

Compliance awareness

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Registered by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

State licensure in TX or within 6 months of registration

Job description

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX seeks a registered dietitian to assess, plan, and evaluate nutritional care for high-risk patients within interdisciplinary teams.

You will design nutrition programs, consider labs, medications, allergies, and patient preferences, and supervise dietary students while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Weekend or holiday coverage may be required.