Clinical Dietitian

Dallas Regional Medical Center•Mesquite, TX

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About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian evaluates patients’ dietary needs based on their medical conditions, laboratory results, and health histories. The role develops individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, and address conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition. The dietitian monitors patient progress, adjusts meal plans to help meet nutritional goals, and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to incorporate nutrition into patient care plans. The role also provides nutrition education to patients and families and ensures meals prepared by dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license.
Minimum of 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.
Proficiency 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, and address specific conditions.
Track patients’ 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 nutrition, special diets, and post-discharge meal planning.
Ensure meals prepared by dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards.