Clinical Dietitian - High Risk Dept

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The High Risk Clinical Dietitian focuses on direct patient care for infants and children aged 0 to 3 years. You will work in an outpatient setting, providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to former NICU graduates and other high-risk patients. Your role will involve conducting thorough nutritional assessments, formulating care plans, and educating patients, families, and healthcare teams on nutritional interventions. Additional Responsibilities Based on Level: Dietitian Graduate (Registration Eligible) - Designed for developing practitioners actively preparing for credentialing through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Dietitian Graduates work under the supervision of a credentialed Registered Dietitian (RD) and gain hands-on clinical experience applying nutrition principles in pediatric care. This role supports a successful transition to a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) position. Level I Dietitians focus on developing foundational skills, gaining clinical experience, and contributing to patient care under general supervision. Level II Dietitians demonstrate a higher level of autonomy, routinely handle complex cases, serve as a resource across the system, contribute to quality initiatives, and may precept interns or junior team members. Level III Dietitians - Serves as a clinical and professional expert with the highest level of authority in nutrition practice. Leads complex patient care, ensures consistency in evidence-based practice, mentors staff, and represents the department in interdisciplinary and organizational initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition or related field from an ACEND-accredited program
Completion of ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship (Graduate Dietitian or Clinical Dietitian Level I)
New graduate to 3 years experience (Level I)
Minimum of 3 years (6,240 hours) of direct clinical nutrition care (Level II)
Minimum 6 years’ experience in nutrition care, education, counseling, private practice, community/public health, school system, long-term care or related field with valid NDTR credential or other professional designation (Level III)
Food Manager/Food Safety Certification within 90 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
Schedule first available CDR exam within 30 days of start date or upon receipt of Verification Statement (Dietitian Graduate – Registration Eligible)
Pass the CDR credentialing exam and obtain Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certification within one (1) year of hire (Dietitian Graduate – Registration Eligible)
Obtain Texas state licensure (TDLR) within 30 days of receiving CDR credential (Dietitian Graduate – Registration Eligible)
Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the CDR (Clinical Dietitian Levels I, II, III)
Obtain Texas state licensure (TDLR) within 90 days of hire (Clinical Dietitian Levels I, II, III)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Master’s degree or specialty certification (e.g., CSP, CSPCC, RDN-AP) (Level II or III)
Experience in specialized pediatric programs (e.g., NICU, oncology, feeding disorders) (Level II or III)
Advanced or specialty certification (e.g., RDN-AP, CSP, CSPCC) (Level II or III)

Responsibilities

Conducting thorough nutritional assessments
Formulating care plans
Educating patients, families, and healthcare teams on nutritional interventions
Developing foundational skills, gaining clinical experience, and contributing to patient care under general supervision (Level I)
Handling complex cases, serving as a resource, contributing to quality initiatives, and potentially precepting interns or junior team members (Level II)
Leading complex patient care, ensuring consistency in evidence-based practice, mentoring staff, and representing the department in interdisciplinary and organizational initiatives (Level III)

Benefits

Employee Care Center – Access to high-quality healthcare for employees, spouses, and adult dependents (18+)
Wellness Program – Incentives and resources to support your health and well-being
Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counseling services
403(b) Retirement Plan – Employer matching to help you build financial security
Generous Paid Time Off – Earn up to 24 days annually
Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your education and career advancement
Adoption Assistance – Financial support for growing your family
On-site Childcare – Convenient care for your little ones while you work
Professional Development – Access to lectures, courses, skills labs, research opportunities, and more
$15,000 Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance