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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Lead Registered Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Lead Registered Dietitian at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Supervise RD staff and maintain clinical practice.

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Lead Registered Dietitian in Dallas, Texas, United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
  • Paid Time Off available day one
  • Retirement Programs through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Registered Dietitian oversees daily nutrition care operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, and performance management within a designated department. They also lead quality improvement initiatives, coordinate clinical research protocols, and ensure the delivery of high-quality medical nutrition therapy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Dietitian credential and a Texas Licensed Dietitian license, with at least two years of experience in a Registered Dietitian role including one year in a healthcare setting. A graduate degree is required for new candidates, while those credentialed before January 1, 2024, may qualify with a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical nutritionStaff supervisionMedical nutrition therapyNutrition-focused physical examinationEnteric feeding tube placementQuality improvementClinical researchPayroll coordinationPerformance evaluationStaff trainingPatient care coordinationEvidence-based practicePolicy developmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Position Insights

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Loan repayment
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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

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