Registered Dietitian

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a registered dietitian (RD) or licensed dietitian (LD) to provide medical nutrition therapy and patient education. The role requires graduate degree eligibility for certification, with RD/LD credentials within 6 months if not already obtained.

A preferred candidate has at least 1 year in a healthcare setting. The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: new candidates must meet certification exam eligibility; prereqs include graduate degree for exam eligibility beginning Jan 1, 2024; grandfathering rules apply for RD/LD credentials obtained earlier.
• Licenses and Certifications: RD in California? No; RD by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and LD license in Texas; if RD/LD not yet obtained at hire, must be completed within 6 months and supervised by a licensed dietitian.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect nutritional data from patient medical records and evaluation instruments.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for prevention and treatment of diseases.
• Prepare special diet menus for patients requiring dietary treatment.
• Assess diets and nutritional status of patients throughout life cycle; provide counseling and education as appropriate.
• Perform nutrient analysis through computer-based tools.
• Interact with physicians, nurses, and hospital staff to address dietary and nutritional needs.
• Evaluate outcomes of nutrition interventions.
• Develop or revise nutrition education materials.
• Duties may include direct patient care and handling of patient records.

Education

Graduate degree for certification eligibility (RD/LD)

RD (Registered Dietitian) credential

LD (Licensed Dietitian) credential in Texas

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where youll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general supervision to provide medical nutrition therapy for patients.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
• $5,000 Sign On Bonus

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be required for new candidates who qualify for the certification exam. Candidates who qualify for the exam or have received their Registered Dietitian credential prior to January 1, 2024 are grandfathered and will only require a Bachelor's degree.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RD) REGISTERED DIETITIAN by Commission on Dietetic Registration and
  (LD) LICENSED DIETITIAN in the State of Texas
  If awaiting REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD) and/or LICENSED DIETITIAN (LD) credentials at time of hire, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. Must be supervised by a Licensed Dietitian while undergoing the preceding.

Preferred

• Experience 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.

JOB DUTIES

• Collects nutritional data from patient medical records and evaluation instruments.
• Documents and provides medical nutrition therapy for prevention and treatment of diseases.
• Prepares special diet menus for patients requiring special dietary treatment.
• Assesses diets and nutritional status of patients throughout life cycle. Provides nutrition counseling and education as appropriate.
• Performs and manages nutrient analysis through use of computer.
• Interacts with various health care team members such as physicians, nurses, and hospital floor receptionists. Confers with health care team members as to dietary and/or nutritional needs of patients.
• Evaluates outcomes of nutrition interventions.
• Develops and/or revises nutrition education materials.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:a) Directly interacting with or caring for patientsb) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants;c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.