What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist I position at Medical Center Hospital?
Position Summary:
The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition services 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; managing resources in a cost-effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Qualifications:
A. Education:
Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration by the Commission on
Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic Association;
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Texas State Licensure; certification in specialty practice may be required
depending on practice area.
VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Must be able to work under stress. Good verbal, written, and electronic skills are
necessary. Traveling to clinics is possible. Frequent walking throughout the
campus.