Lead Registered Dietitian

%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ci%3EU.S. News %26 World Report%3C/i%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you‿ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWorks under limited supervision to provide supervision of assigned Registered Dietitian (RD) and Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) staff in addition to maintaining clinical practice within designated department or specialty area. %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be required for new candidates who qualify for the certification exam. Candidates who qualify for the exam or have received their Registered Dietitian credential prior to January 1, 2024 are grandfathered and will only require a Bachelor%27s degree. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E2 years of experience in a Registered Dietitian role to include %3Cbr%3E%0A1 year of experience in a healthcare setting. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E(RD) REGISTERED DIETITIAN by Commission on Dietetic Registration and %3Cbr%3E%0A (LD) LICENSED DIETITIAN in the State of Texas %3Cbr%3E%0A If awaiting LICENSED DIETITIAN (LD) credential at time of hire, must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Must be supervised by a Licensed Dietitian while undergoing the preceding. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E ADDITIONAL ADVANCE CERTIFICATION PREFERRED BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Upon Hire %3Cbr%3E%0A(CNSC) CERTIFIED NUTRITION SUPPORT Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E%0A(CSO) CER SPECIALST IN ONCOLOGY NUTR Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E%0A(CDE) CERT DIABETES EDUCATOR Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E%0A(CSR) Board Cert Spec Renal Nut Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E%0A(CSPN) CERT SPECIALIST IN PED NUTR - Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E%0A(CSG) CER SPECIALST GERONTLOGCL NUTR - Gerontological Nutrition Certificate (CSG) Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E%0A Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E%0A Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC) Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E%0A Sports Dietetics (CSSD) Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E%0A Nutrition Wound Care Certified (NWCC) Upon Hire %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E %3Cli%3EOversees daily operations for nutrition care within designated department or specialty area, to include but not limited to staffing, coverage schedules, and nutrition care administration and oversight. Generates data surrounding the performance and productivity of supervised staff. Reviews current deployment of staff and coordinates with other members of the healthcare team to supervise nutrition care and identify opportunities for future optimization. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ESupervises, motivates, rewards, directs, and counsels employees as appropriate, ensuring that department policies, procedures and time duties are followed. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECoordinates departmental payroll activities including time keeping, payroll reporting, and attendance log where designated. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDemonstrates mastery and supervises the provision of nutrition care, including staff performance of medical nutrition therapy, nutrition-focused physical examination, nutrition support interventions, and therapeutic management of patients within the scope of practice and licensure. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ELeads development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives pertaining to nutrition care and/or clinical research protocols within designated department or specialty area. Is actively involved in department, community, and retail programs. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMay provide oversight to placing enteric feeding tubes per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope of Practice and individual department policy. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollaborates with other members of the healthcare team to coordinate and provide nutrition care. Attends and leads meetings/conferences with medical team, nursing, clinics, social services, and other allied health professional personnel concerning patient care and department initiatives. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EOversees educational nutrition programs and in-service training. Coordinates and oversees the precepting of dietetic interns. Provides feedback and guidance when appropriate. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPromotes staff participation in departmental and institutional continued education opportunities. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EConducts regular staff meetings to identify barriers to patient care and leads discussions to develop resolutions to such barriers. Reviews meeting results with appropriate leadership. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ELeads clinical team in the absence of the clinical manager. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EOversees the maintenance and revision of department policies, procedures, objectives, and performance improvement projects. Leads continuous, objective, and performance-based improvement to achieve quality standards (i.e. Joint Commission, etc.). %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EReports observed staff events affecting access, productivity, and/or clinical practice. Discusses any identified barriers to providing optimal care. Supports collaborative correction or remediation where appropriate. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EConducts annual performance evaluations of assigned staff in conjunction with appropriate leadership, reviews safety events or issues related to clinical practice quality and safety as designated by leadership. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EFacilitates research projects and protocols as appropriate and routinely applies evidence-based to patient care. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EParticipates and leads assigned committees and/or programs including planning, rounding, participating, coordinating, and follow up for aspects of the committee. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProvides support and direct participation in patient satisfaction to influence the Press Ganey scores of the department. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned. %3C/li%3E %0A%3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ESalary Information%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%0ASalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/br%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, 75390
Job: Allied Health
Organization: 868030 - Nutrition Services - CUH
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Sep 4, 2026, 11:58:38 AM