Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian

About the role

Location: Austin, TX, Facility: Children's Comprehensive Care, Department/Specialty: Food & Nutrition, Schedule: Full Time | Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm | 4 days in office, 1 day remote.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical nutrition therapy as a Licensed Dietitian, assessing nutritional status and implementing evidence-based interventions that improve patient care outcomes.
• Assess medically complex pediatric patients and develop individualized nutrition plans, including enteral nutrition support, to promote safe and effective treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to strengthen care coordination and support high-quality direct patient care.
• Monitor patient response to nutrition interventions, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical outcomes, tolerance, and evolving healthcare needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) to support compliance, continuity of care, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead patient and family nutrition education while addressing care concerns and supporting informed decision-making throughout the treatment journey.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) upon hire required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required.
• Inpatient pediatric experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more