Registered Dietitian-Per Diem

The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) for a Per Diem daytime role in Austin, TX. You will assess, intervene, monitor, and educate hospitalized patients' nutrition needs, collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other professionals to optimize outcomes.

Applicants should hold an RD/RDN credential and current licensure; 1–3 years of clinical nutrition experience and acute care hospital exposure are preferred, including nutrition support,

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure as required.
• One to three years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with nutrition support, critical care, and medical nutrition therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring, and education for hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop nutrition care plans.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans to optimize patient outcomes and support recovery.

Skills

RD credential

State licensure

Clinical nutrition experience

Acute care hospital experience

Nutrition support/critical care

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AUSTIN, TX 78746

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $48.00 - $48.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Biotech

Our onsite dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring, and education for hospitalized patients. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, the RD develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans to optimize patient outcomes, support recovery, and prevent nutrition-related complications.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure as required.
• One to three years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with nutrition support, critical care, and medical nutrition therapy preferred.