Clinical Dietitian

10 days ago
Fort Worth, TexasFull TimeClinical Nutrition

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Cook Children's Health Care System as a Clinical Dietitian – M-F Schedule in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Cook Children's Health Care System in United States.

Key Skills

Nutrition CareMedical Nutrition TherapyEvidence-Based PracticePatient EducationCaregiver EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationInpatient CareOutpatient CareCase Complexity AssessmentCPR Certification

Key Responsibilities

This entry-level role involves providing evidence-based nutrition care to patients and families in inpatient and/or outpatient settings by developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized medical nutrition therapy plans. The dietitian will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide essential patient and caregiver education to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, meeting the current Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) entry standards, including holding the RD/RDN credential and a Texas Licensed Dietitian (LD). CPR certification is also required for this position.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian at Cook Children's Health Care System a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context

This Clinical Nutrition position at Cook Children's Health Care System is open to dietitian candidates.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a dietitian earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nutrition Care, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Education, Caregiver Education, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Nutrition role.

Core responsibilities: This entry-level role involves providing evidence-based nutrition care to patients and families in inpatient and/or outpatient settings by developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized medical nutrition therapy plans. The dietitian will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide ...

Benefits package: CPR Certification. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Cook Children's Health Care System

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Worth, TX
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Benefits & Perks

CPR Certification
3.9

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

10d ago