University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is hiring: Registered Dietitian in Dallas

JOB SUMMARY: Works under general supervision to provide medical nutrition therapy for patients.

BENEFITS: UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: 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!$5,000 Sign On BonusEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredEducationEffective 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.

Licenses and Certifications: (RD) REGISTERED DIETITIAN by Commission on Dietetic Registration and(LD) LICENSED DIETITIAN in the State of TexasIf awaiting REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD) and/or LICENSED DIETITIAN (LD) credentials at time of hire, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. Must be supervised by a Licensed Dietitian while undergoing the preceding.

Preferred: Experience 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.

JOB DUTIES: Collects nutritional data from patient medical records and evaluation instruments. Documents and provides medical nutrition therapy for prevention and treatment of diseases. Prepares special diet menus for patients requiring special dietary treatment. Assesses diets and nutritional status of patients throughout life cycle. Provides nutrition counseling and education as appropriate. Performs and manages nutrient analysis through use of computer. Interacts with various health care team members such as physicians, nurses, and hospital floor receptionists. Confers with health care team members as to dietary and/or nutritional needs of patients. Evaluates outcomes of nutrition interventions. Develops and/or revises nutrition education materials. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:a) Directly interacting with or caring for patientsb) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENTSecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEOUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.