Clinical Dietitian

Dallas Regional Medical Center•Mesquite, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian evaluates patients’ dietary needs based on medical conditions, laboratory results, and health history. The role develops individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition. The dietitian tracks patient progress, adjusts meal plans as needed, and works with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans. The role also educates patients and families about nutrition, special diets, and post-discharge meal planning, and ensures meals prepared by dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards. The position is per diem at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas, with weekend availability and variable shifts.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license.
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care.
Strong understanding of medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Ability to educate and motivate patients and families on healthy eating habits.
Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history.
Develop individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions.
Track patient progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met.
Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans.
Educate patients and families about proper nutrition, special diets, and post-discharge meal planning.
Ensure meals prepared by dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards.