Pediatric Clinical Dietitian — PRN, Flexible Scheduling

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Spiritual care resources

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a PRN Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide medical nutrition therapy in a fast-paced community setting in Austin, TX. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to evaluate treatments and support patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing nutritional status, implementing diet plans, and monitoring regimen effectiveness while maintaining food service sanitation and community outreach when needed.

Qualifications

• Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.
• Assess patients for nutritional status. Provide interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy.
• Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommend therapy adjustments as necessary. Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluate effectiveness of treatments.
• Provide nutrition information for the community that may include public speaking, news releases and other forms of publications.
• Research and take initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems.
• Assist in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy. Maintain sanitation of food preparation area(s) through planned and unannounced inspections.

Education

Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Ascension is seeking a PRN Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide medical nutrition therapy in a fast-paced community setting in Austin, TX. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to evaluate treatments and support patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing nutritional status, implementing diet plans, and monitoring regimen effectiveness while maintaining food service sanitation and community outreach when needed.