Pediatric Outpatient Dietitian — Sign-On Bonus in Laredo

10 Driscoll Children's Hospital; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Annual salary increases

Employee Care Center

Wellness Program

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer/

PTO 24 days + 6 sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital seeks a Clinical Dietitian for the Outpatient Specialty Clinic in Laredo, TX. You will provide evidence-based nutrition care to pediatric patients, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team.

You will educate patients and families on nutrition strategies, monitor progress, and document outcomes in the EMR while supporting compliance and billing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from an ACEND-accredited program.
• Current RD/RDN credential through the CDR.
• Texas state licensure within 90 days of hire and Food Manager/Food Safety certification within 90 days.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, with BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.
• Develop and adjust individualized nutrition care plans.
• Educate children and families on nutrition recommendations and treatment goals.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Support billing and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Help improve access to pediatric nutrition services in Laredo and surrounding communities.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (ACEND-accredited)

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential

Job description

Driscoll Children’s Hospital seeks a Clinical Dietitian for the Outpatient Specialty Clinic in Laredo, TX. You will provide evidence-based nutrition care to pediatric patients, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team.

You will educate patients and families on nutrition strategies, monitor progress, and document outcomes in the EMR while supporting compliance and billing.