Registered Dietitian, Kidney and Liver Clinic

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role involves evaluating nutritional needs, formulating care plans, and educating patients and families in a hospital setting.

Requires RD credential and Texas licensure upon hire or within six months; a graduate degree is preferred for those pursuing certification exams after January 1, 2024.

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; licensure in Texas upon hire or within 6 months.
Graduate degree required for new candidates qualifying for the certification exam as of Jan 1, 2024.
Bachelor's degree (minimum) with eligibility for RD certification.

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care for patients across departments.
Collect and interpret nutritional data; use nutrient analysis software.
Coordinate with care teams; educate patients and caregivers on dietary plans.
Precept dietetic interns and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Nutrition therapy

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in nutrition

Tools

Nutrient analysis

EMR systems

Dietary software

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 and treatment for patients within designated department or specialty area.

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

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.

Experience

No experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

(RD) REGISTERED DIETITIAN by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Upon Hire

(LDIE) LICENSED DIETITIAN in the State of Texas Upon Hire

If awaiting registration or licensure at time of hire, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. Must be supervised by a dietitian who is credentialed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed in the State of Texas while undergoing the proceeding.

Job Duties

Documents and provides individualized medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care for prevention and treatment of diseases with consideration of any age-related factors for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Evaluates outcomes of nutrition interventions. Maintains established department productivity standards and documents all relevant aspects of nutrition care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
Collects nutritional data from electronic medical records and performs and manages nutrient analysis through relevant software.
Assesses dietary needs of assigned patients. Prepares menus and recommendations with considerations for patients requiring special dietary treatment. Notifies the care team and/or diet office of new diet requirements or of changes to diets as needed and appropriate.
Performs nutrition-focused physical exams according to departmental protocols. Assesses patients for malnutrition and determines if nutrition support interventions are warranted.
Obtains and interprets laboratory tests necessary for the provision of medical nutrition therapy according to scope of license and departmental protocols.
Assesses learning needs of all patients and provides education and nutrition counseling where appropriate. Evaluates outcomes of nutrition interventions and coordinates care as pertinent to the nutrition care process. Develops and/or revises nutrition education materials where appropriate.
May place enteric feeding tubes per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope of Practice and individual department policy.
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to complete nutrition consultations. Attends meetings/conferences with the medical team, nursing, clinics, social services, and other allied health professional personnel concerning patient care and department initiatives.
Plans, develops, and conducts educational nutrition programs for medical, nursing, and clinical staff and students/trainees. Is actively involved in department, community, and retail programs.
Precepts dietetic interns, providing feedback and guidance when appropriate.
Attends continuing education programs to remain current in the field. Regularly updates knowledge of assessment techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of patients served.
Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) 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.

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

Professional & Executive

Organization

701022 - Amb-Clinic Kidney & Liver Dise

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job