Dietitian, Clinical

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

14d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required. Meets the current RD/RDN entry standards.
• RD/RDN (Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based nutrition care to patients and families across inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Develops, implements, and monitors individualized medical nutrition therapy plans to support patient growth, healing, and quality of life.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes on routine matters
• Provides patient and caregiver education
• Contributes to evidenced-based practice initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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