TRANSPLANT DIETITIAN

Hours of Work :

8am - 5pm

Days Of Week :

Mon - Fri

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

1-2 years of Inpatient Experience .   

Department Specific Competencies :

Able to make independent and responsible decisions.  Self-starter and demonstrates initiative

Able to maintain and exhibit professionalism

Able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, family members and other facility staff

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric through geriatric patients

Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her pediatric through geriatric needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s departmental guidelines.

Age Specific Care Considerations:

Adult: 18+ years – 35 years

Adult: 35+ years – 65 years

Adult: 65+ years

Children: 12+ years – 18 years

Infants: 0 – 18 months

Education:

Undergraduate degree meeting academic requirements, successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program and eligible to take the American Dietetic Registration Exam; or undergraduate degree from an accredited Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics with specialty in Clinical Nutrition and eligible to take the American Dietetics Registration Exam; or Masters Degree meeting academic requirements and successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program, with six months experience in Clinical Nutrition and eligible to take the American Dietetic Registration Exam
 

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required):

Registration with the American Dietetic Association with continuing education hours that maintain registration status; License with the Texas Board of Examiners of Dietitians and education hours that maintain licensure status.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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