Clinical Dietitian I

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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**Clinical Dietitian I****Job Description**Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.**Skills / Requirements**Job Summary The Clinical Dietitian I provides nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy to patients, working closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to maximize patients nutritional status and improve clinical outcomes. Primary responsibilities include managing the daily schedule to maximize patient care, and providing evidenced-based and patient-centered nutrition care to patients. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with projects, presentations and in-services, along with training new dietitian staff and dietetic interns after one year of clinical experience. Minimum Qualifications Degrees: Bachelors of Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition required; Masters of Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition preferred. Licenses & Certification: Registered Dietitian prior to hire Licensed Dietitian (LD) State of Texas within 60 days of hire Eligible certifications: Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RDN-AP), Board Certification as a Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR); Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM); Board Certification in Oncology Nutrition (CSO); Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP); Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC); Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) preferred. Work Experience: One year experience in Dietetics/Nutrition preferred. Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact/Public Speaking); Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking) Writing /Correspondence Writing /Reports Language Skills: Spanish preferred Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PC Job Attributes Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible Equipment Operated: Culinary equipment related to food demonstration; calculator; weight scale**Application Instructions**Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!*X***Share This Page****Clinical Dietitian I**Share link. Copy this URL: Houston, TX **Pay:** $60,028.80 to $76,544/year$60,028.80 - $76,544.00**Posted**: 4/21/2025 **Job Status**: Full Time **Job Reference #**: 175537