Clinical Dietitian – Kidney & Liver Care Expert

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role involves evaluating nutritional needs, formulating care plans, and educating patients and families in a hospital setting.

Requires RD credential and Texas licensure upon hire or within six months; a graduate degree is preferred for those pursuing certification exams after January 1, 2024.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; licensure in Texas upon hire or within 6 months.
• Graduate degree required for new candidates qualifying for the certification exam as of Jan 1, 2024.
• Bachelor's degree (minimum) with eligibility for RD certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care for patients across departments.
• Collect and interpret nutritional data; use nutrient analysis software.
• Coordinate with care teams; educate patients and caregivers on dietary plans.
• Precept dietetic interns and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Nutrition therapy

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in nutrition

Tools

Nutrient analysis

EMR systems

Dietary software

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role involves evaluating nutritional needs, formulating care plans, and educating patients and families in a hospital setting.

Requires RD credential and Texas licensure upon hire or within six months; a graduate degree is preferred for those pursuing certification exams after January 1, 2024.