Clinical Dietitian II

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a Clinical Dietitian II to join an interdisciplinary care team. You will provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with patient goals, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and case managers.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field and five years of clinical dietitian experience with RD licensure in Texas; bilingual English/Spanish preferred to serve a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field is required.
• Five years of related clinical dietitian experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy in alignment with patient goals.
• Develop and implement nutrition plans using established standards of care.
• Manage resources cost-effectively and participate in performance improvement.
• Maintain professional standards per ADA guidance and department policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; managing resources in a cost effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Maintains accepted standards of dietetics and nutrition as recommended by the American Dietetic Association, University Health and department policies. Maintains good guest, patient and professional working relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required. Five years of related experience as a clinical dietitian is required. Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) preferred.

L ICENSURE

Must be a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Must possess a current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.