Clinical Dietitian PRN

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

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Clinical Dietitian II to work with an interdisciplinary health care team, providing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with patient goals.

The role involves developing and implementing nutrition plans, managing resources efficiently, and participating in performance improvement, while maintaining professional standards per ADA and department policies. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required.
• Three years of related experience as a clinical dietitian is required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) is required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care.
• Manage resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Participate in performance improvement efforts.
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
• Maintain standards of dietetics and nutrition as recommended by ADA and department policies.

Skills

Clinical dietitian experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Graduate degree in Nutrition

Job description

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 System and department policies. Maintains good guest, patient and professional working relations

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSURE

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