Registered Dietitian — Transform Patient Nutrition Therapy

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

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.