Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

Job Description
We are searching for a Clinical Dietitian who works well in a fast‑paced setting. In this role, you will assess the nutritional needs of patients, develop and implement nutritional care plans, and communicate information to patients and families in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages served.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Certified Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registry.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) from the Texas Department of Licensing.
• Pediatric Nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and evaluate patient nutritional care plans.
• Provide age‑appropriate education to support the nutritional plan of care and assess learning needs and readiness for all patients and families.
• Collaborate with other professionals to integrate and communicate nutrition principles that enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in and interpret research to improve clinical practices.
• Document nutrition care effectively within medical records and utilize SBAR techniques for handoffs.
• Contribute to departmental development and visibility by reviewing and revising nutrition‑related resources, policies, and procedures.

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading patient care, education, and research to accelerate healthcare for children and women worldwide. We are consistently ranked among the best children’s hospitals in Texas and the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and have been recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s’ comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center plus a range of specialty institutions and health plans.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected federal, state, local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.