Clinical Dietitian

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

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian is an entry-level registered dietitian who provides evidence-based nutrition care to patients and families across 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 schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The position is based at Renaissance Neighborhood Clinic and has 40 standard weekly hours.

A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is listed as required. Effective January 1, 2024, newly hired Registered Dietitians must hold a master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field to be eligible for credentialing and employment. Employees hired or credentialed as Registered Dietitians before that date are grandfathered under the previous bachelor’s degree requirement, provided they maintain active registration and state licensure in good standing. Required credentials include an RD/RDN credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Texas Licensed Dietitian status, and CPR certification.

Cook Children’s is a not-for-profit health care organization with facilities and services across Texas. It is an equal opportunity employer and a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and keep all required licenses and credentials current throughout employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field; newly hired Registered Dietitians effective January 1, 2024 must hold a master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field for credentialing and employment. Employees hired or credentialed before that date may qualify under the grandfathered bachelor’s-degree requirement if registration and state licensure remain active and in good standing.
• RD/RDN credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas.
• CPR certification.
• Maintain primary residence in Texas and all licenses and credentials required for the position 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