Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist I

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition services integrated with patient care goals. Works with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement standards of care and optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include resource management, performance improvement participation, maintaining professional competency, and ensuring compliance with state licensure and RD requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian eligibility and Texas licensure required; specialty certification may be required depending on practice area.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition services aligned with patient care goals.
• Develop and implement nutrition services following established standards of care.
• Manage resources in a cost‑effective manner.
• Participate in performance improvement efforts; maintain professional competency and skills.

Education

Registered Dietitian eligibility

Texas State Licensure

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition services 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; managing resources in a cost-effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Qualifications

• Education:

Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic Association; Texas State Licensure; certification in specialty practice may be required depending on practice area.

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Must be able to work under stress. Good verbal, written, and electronic skills are necessary. Traveling to clinics is possible. Frequent walking throughout the campus.