Job Description

Job Description

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.

Our network of specialty clinics—including our Brownsville location—brings Driscoll’s high standards of pediatric care closer to families in the community. The Brownsville Specialty Clinic provides access to a wide range of pediatric subspecialties, diagnostic services, and follow-up care, ensuring continuity and convenience for children with complex medical needs.

Join a team where your expertise makes a difference—and where every child matters. Learn more about our amazing organization at

Position Details:

Title: Clinical Dietitian

Location: Specialty Clinic - Brownsville, TX

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Schedule: PRN, as needed basis.

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

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will play a vital role in providing nutritional support to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting. Your responsibilities will include conducting nutritional assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition or related field granted by a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education (USDE) recognized accrediting agency or foreign equivalent, and coursework through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic (DPD), Coordinated (CP), Graduate Program (GP) or Foreign (FDE) program.
• Successful completion of Dietetic Internship Program approved by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Has Verification Statement and eligible for registration exam.
• Zero to 6 years’ experience in nutrition care, education, counseling, private practice, community/public health, school system, long-term care or related field with valid NDTR credential or other professional designation.
• Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish): Ability to speak and write Spanish highly preferred.
• Preferred: Pediatrics experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• 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

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