Licensed Pediatric Dietitian
San Antonio, Texas
Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio, TX. We are a nationally recognized teaching hospital and consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research.
At University Health, our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery. We are currently looking for Pediatric Dietitians to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation for exceptional service and patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; managing resources in a cost effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Maintains accepted standards of dietetics and nutrition as recommended by the American Dietetic Association, University Health System and department policies. Maintains good guest, patient and professional working relations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required. Five years of related experience as a clinical dietitian is required. Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) preferred. One year of pediatric experience is required.
LICENSURE
Must be a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Must possess a current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.
BENEFITS
At University Health, our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery. We are currently looking for Pediatric Dietitians to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation for exceptional service and patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; managing resources in a cost effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Maintains accepted standards of dietetics and nutrition as recommended by the American Dietetic Association, University Health System and department policies. Maintains good guest, patient and professional working relations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required. Five years of related experience as a clinical dietitian is required. Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) preferred. One year of pediatric experience is required.
LICENSURE
Must be a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Must possess a current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexing Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
Created: 2024-07-01
Reference: 1225990
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112
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