Dietitian - Pediatrics

Cook Children's Health Care System; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is looking for a Pediatric Dietitian to serve as an expert in medical nutrition therapy. This position involves providing nutrition intervention and education to patients aged birth to 18 years in an interdisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, be a licensed dietitian in Texas, and possess CPR certification. Opportunities for additional hours are available, working primarily during daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field required.
• Effective January 1, 2024, must hold a master's degree in related field.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition intervention and education to patients aged birth-18 years.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team at Cook Children’s Medical Center.
• Offer professional guidance to in-outpatients, staff, and the community.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field

Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field (effective January 1, 2024)

RD/RDN credential

Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas

CPR certification

Job description

Location: Medical Center-Prosper

Department: Nutrition

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 4

Summary

The Pediatric 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) in Prosper. This position will act as a float to provide coverage during daytime hours Mon‑Fri to staff on vacation, leave, etc. Will work with patients (birth‑18 years old) to provide 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.

Hours

This position will work daytime hours to provide coverage for staff on vacation, leave, etc. Normally 1 or more 8‑hour shifts per week. Hours will be Mon‑Fri First shift. Opportunity to work more hours if interested.

Education, Experience, Licensure & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field required.
• Note: Effective January 1, 2024, all newly hired Registered Dietitians must meet the national requirement of holding a master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field to be eligible for credentialing and employment.
• Meets the current RD/RDN entry standards.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• RD/RDN (Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas required.
• CPR certification required.

About Us

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.