Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient

Clinical Dietitian

The Clinical Dietitian role within the Clinical Nutrition–Outpatient department supports the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care for patients in the acute care setting. The Clinical Dietitian works closely with interdisciplinary care teams to assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and support optimal clinical outcomes for medically complex patient populations. The Clinical Dietitian plays a critical role in patient education, documentation, and continuity of care across inpatient and, as needed, outpatient services.

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Clinical Dietitian contributes directly to MD Anderson Cancer Center's mission by integrating clinical expertise, research-informed practice, and compassionate care into daily patient interactions, supporting both treatment effectiveness and quality of life.

The ideal candidate for the Clinical Dietitian role holds a Bachelor's degree, has completed an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics–approved dietetic internship, and meets all Registered Dietitian and Texas Licensed Dietitian requirements upon hire. This individual demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development in clinical nutrition practice.

This position offers an annual salary range of $67,000.00 (minimum), $83,500.00 (midpoint), and $ (maximum), which equates to an hourly range of approximately $32.21 (minimum), $40.14 (midpoint), and $48.08 (maximum) based on a 40-hour work week. The work location is onsite
- Main Campus. The typical work schedule is days (8am - 4:30 pm no weekends).

Why Us? This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by delivering specialized nutrition care in a highly collaborative clinical environment. The Clinical Dietitian supports MD Anderson Cancer Center's mission while benefiting from a workplace that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Provide quality, evidence-based nutrition care aligned with patient diagnosis, treatment plan, age, nutrition status, and individualized needs in the acute care 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 department-established guidelines and clinical judgment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by recommending, implementing, and monitoring nutrition interventions to support optimal outcomes.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the medical record in accordance with departmental standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver initial and follow-up nutrition care based on established time frames and reassessment criteria.
• Identify patient and family education needs, assess barriers to learning, provide appropriate education using suitable modalities, and document education per policy.
• Provide coverage for additional services and cross-cover inpatient and outpatient services as needed.

Productivity Expectations

• Manage daily patient caseloads in alignment with productivity standards of fewer than 7 patients per day (below expectations), 7–7.5 patients per day (meets expectations), and more than 7.5 patients per day (exceeds expectations).

Clinical Practice and Professional Development

• Maintain a high level of clinical competency through ongoing professional development related to nutrition…