Registered Dietitian

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Registered Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with the care team to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics; RD and LDIE credentials to be obtained within 6 months of hire; and about 1 year of healthcare experience is preferred. Eligible for comprehensive UT Southwestern benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics is required.
RD and LDIE credentials must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
1 year healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects nutritional data from patient records and evaluation tools.
Documents and provides medical nutrition therapy for disease prevention and treatment.
Prepares special diet menus for patients requiring dietary treatment.
Assesses diets and nutritional status across the life cycle.
Provides nutrition counseling and education as appropriate.
Performs nutrient analysis using computer systems.
Interacts with physicians, nurses, and other health care staff to address dietary needs.
Evaluates outcomes of nutrition interventions.
Develops or revises nutrition education materials.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

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 number 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 you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

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!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education

Bachelor's Degree with focus in Dietetics

Licenses and Certifications

(RD) REGISTERED DIETITIAN credentialed as a Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Upon Hire and (LDIE) LICENSED DIETITIAN licensed with the state of Texas as a Dietitian Upon Hire Candidates who are awaiting examination and credentialing are welcome to apply with the expectation the (RD) and (LDIE) are obtained within 6 months of hire date

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. Confere 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:
Directly interacting with or caring for patients
Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants;
Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)
Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

868030 - Nutrition Services - CUH

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job