Clinical Dietitian - Pediatrics
Location:
Dodson Medical Office Building
Department:
Complex Care Specialty Care
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary:
Cook Children's is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide complex pediatric care to children of our Specialty Clinics. We are seeking a Dietitian with either strong pediatric nutrition experience (or) previous experience working with individuals with developmental delays as this role with primarily work with children with Cerebral Palsy. The Clinical Dietitian will develop, implement, and monitor individualized medical nutrition therapy plans to support the patient's growth, healing, and quality of life. Will apply technical knowledge and skills depending on the severity and complexity of the case and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes on routine matters, provides patient and caregiver education, and contributes to evidenced-based practice initiatives. The Dietitian will provide evidence-based nutrition care to pediatric patients and families across both inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
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Hours: Mon- Fri 8am-5pm | Dodson Specialty Clinics
Can work 1 day from home after 3-4 months of training is complete.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required.
- Note: Effective January 1, 2024, all newly hired Registered Dietitians must meet the national requirement of holding a master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field to be eligible for credentialing and employment.
- Strong Pediatric experience (can be during internship) or experience working with adults or children with developmental delays.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:
- RD/RDN (Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas.
- CPR certification.
Grandfather Clause:
Employees hired or credentialed as Registered Dietitians prior to January 1, 2024 are grandfathered under the previous bachelor's degree requirement and remain eligible to continued employment in this role with active registration and state licensure in good standing.
About Cook Children's:
• ur not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.
At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system--we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through--and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.
Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)