Pediatric Clinical Dietitian
Houston, Texas
Texas Childrens Hospital - 18200 Katy Fwy

Job Opportunity: Clinical Dietician

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract (Clinical-Allied-Travel)
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient nutritional care plans.
• Provide age-appropriate assessments for patients at nutrition risk, including diabetes management and education.
• Adapt nutrition plans to meet specific economic, social, cultural, and age-appropriate patient needs.
• Reassess patients at appropriate intervals and adjust plans of care as needed.
• Provide age-appropriate education to support nutritional plans.
• Assess learning needs and readiness to learn for patients and families.
• Participate in the development and review of educational materials and department resources.
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with participation in the RD call schedule.
• Serve pediatric population in ambulatory and acute care settings, working with a team of experienced dietitians.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas.
• Bachelor's Degree (required).
• Knowledge of nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and pediatrics, including specialized formulas.
• Ability to observe nutritional deficiencies, make assessments and recommendations, and educate others.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and nutrition software programs.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Clinical Dietician (Pediatrics)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum entry-level or as per standard RD requirements.
• No prior travel experience required.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Pediatric focus with a variety of ambulatory and acute care areas.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced dietitians.