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Summary:

The Clinical Nutritionist provides nutritional assessment and treatment to patients requiring nutrition therapy within the Genetics Department. This position works in close collaboration with the providers to provide nutrition intervention and education based on the clinical assessment, goals, preferences, learning barriers and readiness of the patient and their family in support of the overall plan of care. The Clinical Nutritionist possesses knowledge and understanding of both typical and atypical pediatric growth and development.

Education and Experience:

• Registered dietitian with Bachelor's of Science from an accredited college or university

• 0-2 years of related experience.

• Strong Mathematic background preferred.

• Experience teaching/mixing formulas to families preferred.

• Preferred experience with beside education (Inpatient and Outpatient)

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:

• Current license to practice as a licensed/registered Dietitian by the State of Texas.

• Current registration with the Commission of Dietetic Registration required.

• Current BLS certification.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm (some On-Call weekends)

• Hybrid after training

About Cook Children’s:

Our 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.