Registered Dietitian II/III - Pediatrics Multispecialty (Hepatology)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to play a vital role in caring for our pediatric liver patient population, including the management of TPN diets. This position also provides support to our general gastroenterology pediatric clinics and may support pediatric Nephrology clinics. You will work closely with children and families at the Texas Medical Center.

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed dietary advice to patients, tailoring interventions to individual needs.
• Recommend and counsel patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management.
• Identify information asymmetries to support shared decision-making.
• Craft and execute comprehensive personalized nutrition plans in coordination with healthcare teams.
• Develop personalized interventions using advanced problem-solving strategies.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and appropriate patient/client records according to organizational policies, standards, and state and federal regulations.
• Utilize and personalize patient and family education materials.
• Facilitate the training of colleagues in developing skills in the area of specialty.
• Provide nutritional program information to community health agencies.
• Increase awareness of the nutrition services offered.
• Participate in team discussions to identify trends in clinical care and to target client/patient wants and needs.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities to optimize nutrition care outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Licensed Dietitian by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required.
• Clinical specialty certification determined by the department within 6 months of hire required.
• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) in Nutrition by an accredited or approved education program.
• 3 years of Registered Dietitian experience required.
• Exercises comprehensive knowledge and professional judgment within the limits of individual qualifications.
• Builds collaborative relationships to encourage professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving and professional judgment to address needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in the nutrition care process and model.
• Good counseling skills and ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.
• Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education hours as specified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and state licensure regulations.
• Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including the use of personal protective equipment, must be followed.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – equating to around 37-38 days per year).
• Vacation accrual increases with longevity.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.