Clinical Dietitian

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian is an entry-level registered dietitian who provides evidence-based nutrition care to patients and families in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The role develops, implements, and monitors individualized medical nutrition therapy plans to support patient growth, healing, and quality of life. It applies technical knowledge and skills according to the severity and complexity of each case. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers on routine matters to support optimal nutritional outcomes, provides patient and caregiver education, and contributes to evidence-based practice initiatives.

The position is located at Renaissance Neighborhood Clinic and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. Employment requires maintaining a primary residence in Texas and keeping all required licenses and credentials active throughout employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required, subject to the stated master’s-degree credentialing requirement for newly hired Registered Dietitians effective January 1, 2024.
• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) license in the State of Texas required.
• CPR certification required.
• Must maintain a primary residence in Texas and keep required licenses and credentials throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutrition care to patients and families in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Apply technical knowledge and skills according to the severity and complexity of cases.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers on routine matters to support optimal nutritional outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level