About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This Clinical Dietitian role (Dietitian — Clinical) provides patient-centered nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and evidence-based practice in an outpatient and facility setting. Working under the supervision of a full-performance dietitian, you will:

• Conduct nutrition assessments for patients with low-to-moderate acuity using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring & evaluation)
• Develop individualized, patient-centered nutrition goals and education plans
• Apply evidence-based nutrition guidelines and interpret research to improve outcomes
• Deliver nutrition care via in-person and virtual/telehealth platforms
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and complete patient encounters using approved systems
• Participate in performance improvement projects and data collection/analysis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders, including Food Operations, nursing, and ancillary services
• Ensure compliance with accrediting standards (e.g., The Joint Commission) and organizational policies
• Support veteran/patient dining experience and nutrition-related quality initiatives

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements (applicant must meet one of these where applicable):

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) — registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Entry-level exceptions (if applicable): non‑credentialed dietitians who meet education and supervised practice requirements may be considered for a temporary/developmental appointment in accordance with organizational policy
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent (foreign degrees must be evaluated per ACEND/credentialing guidance)
• Successful completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice/experiential program and verification of eligibility to sit for the CDR exam (where required)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver care using the NCP and to apply evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of virtual technologies to deliver nutrition care
• Ability to collect and analyze data for performance improvement and to collaborate with stakeholders

Experience-based minimums by level:

• Entry / Junior: No experience beyond basic requirements required (developmental role)
• Mid / GS-09 equivalent: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level or a master’s degree
• Senior / GS-11 equivalent: At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade and advanced competence in NCP, research interpretation, PI data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nutrition support (e.g., enteral/parenteral)
• Prior outpatient clinical dietitian experience
• Experience working with accrediting agency inspections (Joint Commission, LTCI, CARF, OIG)
• Experience implementing telehealth nutrition services

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Pay range: $54,857 - $105,547 per year
• Employment type: Contract, Full-time
• Location: Garland, TX (on-site with telehealth/virtual components as needed)

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Physical & Work Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work; may require walking/standing for meetings or operational tasks
• Occasional movement between offices, clinics, warehouses, and other facilities
• May need to carry or lift items under 15 pounds
• Travel to off-site meetings or conferences may be required occasionally

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Confidential Client & Compliance

This role will be with a Confidential Client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry. All applicants will be evaluated fairly and without discrimination. The hiring process follows applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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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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