Dietitian

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition care for patients with diabetes and related conditions. You will collaborate with the diabetes care team to plan treatment and follow-up, and participate in education and outreach efforts.

The role involves coordinating referrals, developing educational materials, and engaging with community partners to meet educational and medical needs of individuals with diabetes and nutrition-related disorders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required.
• Completion of ADA-approved dietetic internship or ADA-approved hospital dietetics program is required.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian.
• Three years of related experience as a clinical dietitian preferred.
• Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with diabetes health care team to plan treatment and follow-up for nutrition-related disorders including diabetes.
• Communicates with community partners and health care team to identify educational and medical needs of people with diabetes and other nutrition-related conditions.
• Ensures clients receive appropriate referrals for continuing care and prevention of long-term complications.
• Participates in outreach programs and activities including support groups, screenings, training programs and development of educational material.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

ADA-approved dietetic internship or hospital dietetics program (ADA-approved)

Registered Dietitian

Job description

To serve as a model of excellence in nutrition knowledge and diabetes care. Communicates regularly with the diabetes health care team and others to facilitate collaborative planning for the treatment and follow-up of patients with nutrition related disorders including diabetes. Collaborates with community partners and the health care team in identifying educational and medical needs of people with diabetes and other nutrition related conditions. Ensures that clients receive appropriate referrals for the continuing care and prevention of long-term complications associated with diabetes. Participates in outreach programs and activities including support groups, screenings, training programs and the development of educational material.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required, plus completion of either an American Dietetic Association (ADA)-approved dietetic internship or a program in hospital dietetics approved by the ADA. Must be a Registered Dietitian. Three years of related experience as a clinical dietitian is preferred. Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) preferred.

LICENSURE

Must possess a current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.