Sr Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient

The Senior Clinical Dietitian role at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care within the Clinical Nutrition-Outpatient department. This department delivers specialized nutrition services focused on comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patients with complex medical needs.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Clinical Dietitian plays a vital role in advancing patient outcomes through expert clinical nutrition practice, leadership, and collaboration.

The Senior Clinical Dietitian is expected to demonstrate advanced clinical judgment, contribute to departmental initiatives, and support continuous improvement in nutrition care delivery.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Clinical Dietitian is an experienced clinical nutrition professional with strong expertise in outpatient care, advanced patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration, along with appropriate education, clinical experience, and required licensure or certifications necessary to practice as a senior-level dietitian in a healthcare setting.

Minimum $77,500 annually
- Midpoint $97,000 annually
- Maximum $116,500 annually (based on a 40-hour work week)

The typical work schedule is Monday
- Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. No weekends.

Work Location:

Onsite
- Main Campus.

UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a mission‑driven organization dedicated to improving lives through exceptional patient care, research, and education. This role supports professional growth through advanced clinical practice, leadership opportunities, and involvement in quality and innovation initiatives, while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule that supports work‑life balance.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Provide quality, evidence-based nutrition care aligned with diagnosis, treatment plan, age, nutrition status, and individualized needs in the outpatient clinical environment
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for medically complex patients using subjective and objective data, nutrition focused physical assessments, interdisciplinary consultation, and electronic medical record review
• Determine individualized nutrient needs and develop comprehensive plans of care using established guidelines and clinical judgment
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by recommending, implementing, and monitoring nutrition interventions
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the medical record in accordance with departmental standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Deliver initial, ongoing, and follow-up nutrition care within established time frames and reassessment criteria
• Identify patient and family education needs, assess barriers to learning, provide appropriate education, and document interventions per policy
• Provide coverage for additional services and cross-cover inpatient or outpatient services as needed
• Maintain productivity expectations, meeting or exceeding an average of 7 to 7.5 patients per day

• Maintain a…