Registered Dietitian, Weight Wellness

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With 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 number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, 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! 

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly motivated Registered Dietitian to join the Ambulatory Services team in Endocrine Weight Wellness, supporting patients with overweight and obesity in achieving sustainable health goals. Preferred candidates will have experience in obesity and weight management and demonstrate strong initiative and commitment to patient-centered care. This role offers meaningful collaboration with a multidisciplinary team—including RDs, physicians, APPs, psychologists, and clinical staff—making it ideal for those who thrive in dynamic, in-person clinical environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about long-term lifestyle change and excels in team-based care. Works under general supervision to provide medical nutrition therapy and treatment for patients within designated department or specialty area. 

 

BENEFITS
UT 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:

• 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 the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  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's degree. 
   

• Experience
  No experience required. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RD) REGISTERED DIETITIAN by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Upon Hire 
  (LDIE) LICENSED DIETITIAN in the State of Texas Upon Hire 
  If awaiting registration or licensure at time of hire, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. Must be supervised by a dietitian who is credentialed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed in the State of Texas while undergoing the proceeding. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Documents and provides individualized medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care for prevention and treatment of diseases with consideration of any age-related factors for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Evaluates outcomes of nutrition interventions. Maintains established department productivity standards and documents all relevant aspects of nutrition care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
• Collects nutritional data from electronic medical records and performs