Registered Dietitian, Kidney and Liver Clinic

Job Description - Registered Dietitian, Kidney and Liver Clinic (913390)

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases, and more. We invite you to be part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

Works under general supervision to provide medical nutrition therapy and treatment for patients within the designated department or specialty area.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• Education – Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be required for new candidates who qualify for the certification exam. Candidates who qualify for the exam or have received their Registered Dietitian credential prior to January 1, 2024 are grandfathered and will only require a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience – No experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications – (RD) REGISTERED DIETITIAN by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (LDIE) LICENSED DIETITIAN in the State of Texas. Upon hire, must obtain licensure within 6 months if not already held. Must be supervised by a dietitian credentialed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed in the State of Texas while undergoing the proceeding.

• Documents and provides individualized medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care for prevention and treatment of diseases with consideration of any age‑related factors for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Evaluates outcomes of nutrition interventions. Maintains established department productivity standards and documents all relevant aspects of nutrition care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
• Collects nutritional data from electronic medical records and performs and manages nutrient analysis through relevant software.
• Assesses dietary needs of assigned patients. Prepares menus and recommendations with considerations for patients requiring special dietary treatment. Notifies the care team and/or diet office of new diet requirements or of changes to diets as needed and appropriate.
• Performs nutrition‑focused physical exams according to departmental protocols. Assesses patients for malnutrition and determines if nutrition support interventions are warranted.
• Obtains and interprets laboratory tests necessary for the provision of medical nutrition therapy according to scope of license and departmental protocols.
• Assesses learning needs of all patients and provides education and nutrition counseling where appropriate. Evaluates outcomes of nutrition interventions and coordinates care as pertinent to the nutrition care process. Develops and/or revises nutrition education materials where appropriate.
• May place enteric feeding tubes per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope of Practice and individual department policy.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to complete nutrition consultations. Attends meetings/conferences with the medical team, nursing, clinics, social services, and other allied health professionals concerning patient care and department initiatives.
• Plans, develops, and conducts educational nutrition programs for medical, nursing, and clinical staff and students/trainees. Is actively…