High Risk Clinical Dietitian Assistance

About Us

Driscoll Children’s Hospital has been a leader in pediatric healthcare for South Texas since 1953. As a non‑profit, freestanding children’s hospital, Driscoll is dedicated exclusively to the care of infants, children, and adolescents, providing compassionate, comprehensive, and specialized care to more than 45 counties in the region.

At Driscoll, our High Risk Outpatient Clinic provides multidisciplinary care to medically complex children, including premature infants and children with chronic conditions. Our clinical dietitians play a key role in supporting growth, nutrition, and long‑term health outcomes for these vulnerable patients.

As part of the Driscoll Health System, you’ll join a team that values your well‑being, professional growth, and future. We are committed to providing a total compensation program to attract, reward, motivate and retain qualified and competent employees. These efforts support our goal of offering the highest level of care, while also helping our employees take care of themselves, their families and their future.

• Employee Care Center – Access to high‑quality healthcare for employees, spouses, and adult dependents (18+)
• Wellness Program – Incentives and resources to support your health and well‑being
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counseling services
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – Employer matching to help you build financial security
• Generous Paid Time Off – Earn up to 24 days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your education and career advancement
• Adoption Assistance – Financial support for growing your family
• On‑site Childcare – Convenient care for your little ones while you work
• Professional Development – Access to lectures, courses, skills labs, research opportunities, and more

Join a team where your expertise makes a difference—and where every child matters. Learn more about our amazing organization at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Title: High Risk Clinical Dietitian

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Travel: Occasional travel to specialty clinics in Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville, and Victoria as needed

Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance offered.

Experienced dietitians and new graduates are encouraged to apply! Upcoming or recent graduates may interview for our roles prior to completing and passing their Registered Dietitian certification exam.

The High Risk Clinical Dietitian focuses on direct patient care for infants and children aged 0 to 3 years. You will work in an outpatient setting, providing evidence‑based medical nutrition therapy to former NICU graduates and other high‑risk patients. Your role will involve conducting thorough nutritional assessments, formulating care plans, and educating patients, families, and healthcare teams on nutritional interventions.

• Level I Dietitians focus on developing foundational skills, gaining clinical experience, and contributing to patient care under general supervision
• Level II Dietitians demonstrate a higher level of autonomy, routinely handle complex cases, serve as a resource across the system, contribute to quality initiatives, and may precept interns or junior team members
• Level III Dietitians serve as clinical and professional experts, providing the highest level of authority in nutrition practice. They represent the department when needed, ensure consistency in evidence‑based care, lead quality assurance efforts, and mentor or supervise dietitians and staff in complex patient care situations.

All Levels:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition or related field from an ACEND‑accredited program
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through CDR
• Texas state licensure (or within 90 days of hire)
• Food Safety and BLS certifications (or within 90 days of hire)
• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish

Level I:

• Completion of ACEND‑accredited Dietetic Internship.
• New graduate to 3 years experience.

Level II:

• Minimum of 3 years (6,240 hours) of direct clinical nutrition care
• Preferred: Master’s degree or specialty certification (e.g., CSP, CSPCC, RDN‑AP)
• Preferred: Experience in…