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Austin, Texas · Hybrid

Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian

DietitianIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • We Are Hiring
  • Location: Austin, TX
  • Facility: Children's Comprehensive Care
  • Department/Specialty: Food & Nutrition
  • Schedule: Full Time | Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm | 4 days in office, 1 day remote

What You Will Do

Deliver medical nutrition therapy as a Licensed Dietitian, assessing nutritional status and implementing evidence-based interventions that improve patient care outcomes.

Assess medically complex pediatric patients and develop individualized nutrition plans, including enteral nutrition support, to promote safe and effective treatment.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to strengthen care coordination and support high-quality direct patient care.

Monitor patient response to nutrition interventions, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical outcomes, tolerance, and evolving healthcare needs.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) to support compliance, continuity of care, and quality improvement initiatives.

Lead patient and family nutrition education while addressing care concerns and supporting informed decision-making throughout the treatment journey.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

  • Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) upon hire required.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required.
  • Inpatient pediatric experience strongly preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver medical nutrition therapy and develop individualized nutrition plans for medically complex pediatric patients. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and lead nutrition education for patients and their families.

Requirements

Requires a Dietitian/Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or a related field. Candidates must meet specific education and experience thresholds, with inpatient pediatric experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Pediatric NutritionPatient AssessmentPatient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian at Ascension a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Dietitian) — ranked against 77 active Pediatrics (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 30% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Dietitian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Includes call
  • Remote
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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance
Wellness plans
Retirement benefits with employer match
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement