Pediatric Clinical Dietitian (RD/RDN)

Location:

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department:

Nutrition Gastro

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Pediatric Clinical Dietitian (RD/RDN) is an entry-level registered dietitian. The Dietitian will provide evidence-based nutrition care to pediatric 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.

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 5:00pm (One weekend rotation every 10 - 12 weeks) Opportunity to work from home 1 day a week after training period.

Education & Experience:

• Masters degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field. Note: Employees hired or credentialed as RD prior to January 1, 2024 are grandfathered under the previous bachelor’s degree requirement and remain eligible to continued employment in this role with active registration and state licensure in good standing.

• Strong math skills and pediatric experience preferred.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:

• RD/RDN (Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required prior to start.

• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas required.

• CPR certification required.

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About Cook Children’s:

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.