Clinical Dietician - Senior

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with complex nutritional deficiencies, determine extent and duration of diet therapy, and instruct patients and families on appropriate diet and nutrition plans.
• Establish a plan of care based on patients' health status, risks, education, and support needs.
• Develop and monitor nutrition plans in collaboration with the patient and/or attending physician.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and explanations to patients and family members to help them understand, accept, and follow dietary modifications ordered by the physician.
• Instruct patients and family members on dietary restrictions and drug/nutrient interactions as appropriate.
• Observe patients' responses to dietary treatment, note changes in condition, and advise physicians/nurse supervisors.
• Revise nutritional plans as appropriate based on patients' condition and physician's orders.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with a wide range of disease entities, treatment modalities, and drug/nutrient interactions.
• Experience providing nutrition care in inpatient and outpatient settings for a wide variety of disease states.
• Ability to analyze, compare, and evaluate aspects of the treatment program.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant, and professional manner.
• Ability to observe a patient's issues and analyze needs without putting them at further risk.
• Ability to work one‑on‑one with patients daily, being an effective communicator and listener.
• Ability to discuss both good and bad news with patients and families compassionately.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and/or Nutritional Science is required.

Experience

Five (5) years of relevant experience is required.

Licenses/Certifications

Certification by the ADA as a Registered Dietician is required.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top‑tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third‑largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1‑designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

• Medical: UT SELECT Medical insurance free for employees, administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas; family members can be added via payroll deduction; discounted copays and coinsurance with UT Health Physicians network.
• Life & AD&D: $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost, with optional additional coverage.
• Dental: Three dental plan options (two PPOs and one HMO) through Delta Dental Insurance Company; PPO plans allow any licensed dentist.
• Vision: Fully insured vision care benefits offered by Superior Vision Services with two plan options (standard or enhanced).
• Disability: Disability Insurance provides income if a non‑work‑related illness or injury prevents working.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for dependent day‑care expenses or out‑of‑pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement: Eligibility for Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP); voluntary retirement programs with multiple providers.
• Time Off: Front‑loaded Paid Time Off (128–208 hours based on service), Extended Illness Bank (1 day per month), Paid Family Leave (up to 240 hours), 12 paid holidays.
• Discounts: Employee discounts on services, tickets, and gym memberships.