Sr Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The Senior Clinical Dietitian at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care within the Clinical Nutrition-Outpatient department. This role emphasizes advanced clinical judgment, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support medically complex patients.

Minimum salary is $77,500; midpoint is $97,000 and maximum $116,500 annually, based on a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and completion of an AND approved dietetic internship or equivalent.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 4 years clinical dietitian experience or 2 years with advanced degree/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutrition care in outpatient clinical setting.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for medically complex patients.
• Develop individualized care plans using guidelines and clinical judgment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and document in medical records.
• Deliver timely nutrition care and reassess as needed.
• Educate patients and families and document interventions.

Skills

Outpatient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AND approved dietetic internship

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

The Senior Clinical Dietitian role at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care within the Clinical Nutrition-Outpatient department. This department delivers specialized nutrition services focused on comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patients with complex medical needs.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Clinical Dietitian plays a vital role in advancing patient outcomes through expert clinical nutrition practice, leadership, and collaboration.

The Senior Clinical Dietitian is expected to demonstrate advanced clinical judgment, contribute to departmental initiatives, and support continuous improvement in nutrition care delivery.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Clinical Dietitian is an experienced clinical nutrition professional with strong expertise in outpatient care, advanced patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration, along with appropriate education, clinical experience, and required licensure or certifications necessary to practice as a senior-level dietitian in a healthcare setting.

Minimum $77,500 annually - Midpoint $97,000 annually - Maximum $116,500 annually (based on a 40-hour work week)

The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. No weekends.

Work Location: Onsite - Main Campus.

Why Us?

UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives through exceptional patient care, research, and education. This role supports professional growth through advanced clinical practice, leadership opportunities, and involvement in quality and innovation initiatives, while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule that supports work-life balance.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Provide quality, evidence-based nutrition care aligned with diagnosis, treatment plan, age, nutrition status, and individualized needs in the outpatient clinical environment
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for medically complex patients using subjective and objective data, nutrition focused physical assessments, interdisciplinary consultation, and electronic medical record review
• Determine individualized nutrient needs and develop comprehensive plans of care using established guidelines and clinical judgment
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by recommending, implementing, and monitoring nutrition interventions
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the medical record in accordance with departmental standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Deliver initial, ongoing, and follow-up nutrition care within established timeframes and reassessment criteria
• Identify patient and family education needs, assess barriers to learning, provide appropriate education, and document interventions per policy
• Provide coverage for additional services and cross-cover inpatient or outpatient services as needed
• Maintain productivity expectations, meeting or exceeding an average of 7 to 7.5 patients per day

Clinical Practice

• Maintain a high level of clinical competency through ongoing professional development in nutrition research, trends, policies, certifications, and standards of practice
• Participate in staff development activities through formal and informal education
• Contribute to the development and revision of departmental and institutional resources such as diet manuals, practice guidelines, formularies, educational materials, and policies and procedures
• Share evidence-based practices, advanced clinical nutrition education, and case studies with peers and interdisciplinary team members
• Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new employees, students, interns, and observers

Advanced Practice and Leadership

• Demonstrate leadership beyond routine patient care by advancing nutrition practice, education, or departmental and institutional initiatives
• Lead or co-lead quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives
• Participate in clinical or operational improvement projects that enhance outcomes or workflows
• Lead or contribute to program development, protocols, or tools that improve clinical effectiveness
• Develop and deliver presentations, posters, or lectures at professional, institutional, or community levels
• Author or contribute to professional publications or institutional content promoting evidence-based nutrition
• Participate in professional organizations and volunteer activities that support the advancement of nutrition and dietetics
• Serve on workgroups or committees, attend meetings, complete assignments on time, and share relevant information with the clinical team

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree and
• Required: Completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved dietetic internship or its equivalent.
• Preferred: Master's Degree

Work Experience

• Required: 4 years Clinical dietitian experience. or
• Required: 2 years Required experience with preferred degree or advanced certification.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RD - Registered Dietitian Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Required: LD - Licensed Dietitian Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) with Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183270
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No