Dietitian - Pediatrics

Cook Children's; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare institution in Prosper, TX is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian. The role involves providing expert nutrition intervention and education to patients and families. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in dietetics, pediatric experience, and must register with the Commission of Dietetic Registration. This position is part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team aiming to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration within six months of hire.
• Licensed by the State of Texas within four months of hire.
• Pediatric experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition intervention and education based on patient needs.
• Develop and revise nutritional therapies to improve patient outcomes.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team within the Medical Center.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Dietitian, Clinical, Nex CCMCP page is loaded## Dietitian, Clinical, Nex CCMCPlocations: Prosper, TXtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-114041**Location:**Medical Center-Prosper**Department:**Nutrition**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**4**Summary:**The Clinical Dietitian serves as an expert in current medical nutrition therapy and works as part of an interdisciplinary team within Cook Children's Medical Center (CCMC). Provides nutrition intervention and education based on the goals, preferences, learning barriers, and readiness of the patient, family/caregivers, and staff. Provides professional guidance to in/outpatients, staff, outside agencies, students, and the community while maintaining patient confidentiality and honoring patient rights. Develops, verifies, and revises nutritional therapies to improve care and outcomes for patients and help CCMC achieve its goals and objectives. Education & Experience:* Bachelors degree required (Masters degree of Science preferred).* Pediatric experience desired.Certification/Licensure:* Must be registered with the Commission of Dietetic* Registration within six months and licensed by the State of Texas within four months of hire.Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.