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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Dietitian, Clinical) to provide evidence-based nutrition care to patients in Dallas, TX. This role supports nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring and evaluation across care settings and may include virtual care delivery. This is a full-time contract opportunity.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Provide evidence-based nutrition interventions and document patient encounters using approved systems.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust plans to meet patient-centered goals.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, food service operators and other stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and the dining experience.
• Support performance improvement activities by collecting and analyzing data; help implement new nutrition initiatives.
• Use virtual care technologies when appropriate to improve access to nutrition services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accrediting and regulatory standards to maintain safe, high-quality care.

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Compensation & Logistics

• Salary range: $54,857 - $87,235 per year.
• Employment Type: Full time (Contract).
• Location: Dallas, TX (on-site with potential use of virtual care platforms).
• Physical requirements: Primarily sedentary; some walking/standing and light lifting (under 15 lbs) may be required.

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Minimum Qualifications

• United States Citizenship (per client policy). Non-citizens may be considered only where permitted by law and policy.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), unless covered by the specified exception for entry-level appointments.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution, or foreign equivalent with appropriate evaluation as required.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice/experiential program or equivalent verification acceptable to CDR.
• For non-credentialed candidates considered at entry levels: eligibility provisions and temporary appointment rules may apply (as described by client policy).

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Preferred / Role-Specific Experience

• Experience delivering nutrition support and outpatient clinical nutrition care.
• Experience with virtual/tele-nutrition platforms.
• Familiarity with performance improvement processes and working with accrediting bodies or inspectors.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret research and apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines.

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Career Level & Grade Guidance

• Entry-level (developmental) and full-performance levels may be filled depending on experience:
  • GS-07: Entry-level developmental; meets basic requirements.
  • GS-09: Developmental with one year of related experience or master’s degree.
  • GS-11: Full performance level; requires progressively responsible experience as an RDN.
• Specific grade/level placement will be determined by the Confidential Client based on experience, credentials and applicable policies.

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Key Skills

• Strong clinical nutrition assessment and counseling skills using the NCP.
• Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices and develop patient-centered goals.
• Competence in clinical documentation and use of approved electronic systems.
• Effective collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to use virtual care technologies to expand access to nutrition services.

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Why Apply

• Join a multidisciplinary healthcare team at a Confidential Client facility serving veterans and their families in Dallas.
• Competitive salary range with opportunities to develop clinically and in quality improvement initiatives.
• Work that makes a measurable impact on patient outcomes and satisfaction.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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