WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
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 so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

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

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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• 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. Upon Hire
  (LDIE) LICENSED DIETITIAN in the State of Texas Upon Hire
  If awaiting registration or licensure at time of hire, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. Must be supervised by a dietitian who is credentialed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed in the State of Texas while undergoing the proceeding.

JOB DUTIES

• 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 professional personnel concerning patient care and department initiatives.
• Plans, develops, and conducts educational nutrition programs for medical, nursing, and clinical staff and students/trainees. Is actively involved in department, community, and retail programs.
• Precepts dietetic interns, providing feedback and guidance when appropriate.
• Attends continuing education programs to remain current in the field. Regularly updates knowledge of assessment techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) 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.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT 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.