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Travel Clinical Dietitian (Pediatrics) Job – Hospital & Ambulatory Contract | Houston, TX 77094

Travel Clinical Dietitian (Pediatrics) opportunity in Houston, TX 77094: deliver evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in a pediatric hospital and ambulatory setting.

Join a collaborative healthcare team in Houston, TX as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), supporting a mix of ambulatory and acute care areas. In this travel contract role, you’ll complete nutrition assessments and reassessments, develop individualized nutrition care plans, and provide patient/family education—bringing strong pediatric nutrition expertise, including specialized pediatric formulas.

Job Details (Travel Dietitian Contract)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,470–$1,580 per week (estimated)
• Location: Houston, TX 77094 (on-site). This area offers convenient access to everyday dining and shopping options, along with nearby parks and green space for downtime after shifts.
• Setting: Pediatric hospital environment; coverage across ambulatory and acute care
• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• End Date: 06/13/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; includes participation in RD call schedule
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Hours per Week: 40 (guaranteed)
• Call: Participation in RD call schedule
• Employment Type: Travel contract (on-site)
• Openings: 1

Requirements (Registered Dietitian / Pediatric Dietitian)

• Experience: Clinical dietitian experience in hospital and/or ambulatory settings is helpful; pediatric clinical nutrition experience is a plus
• Credential: Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (required)
• License: Licensed Dietitian (LD) – State of Texas (required)
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Core Skills: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition care planning, and patient/family education
• Pediatric Nutrition: Pediatric clinical nutrition knowledge, including specialized pediatric formulas
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with clinical documentation and computer tools (word processing, spreadsheets, and nutrition/clinical programs)
• Language: English (read/write/speak)

Responsibilities (Clinical Dietitian – Pediatrics)

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans for pediatric patients across ambulatory and acute care areas.
• Perform age-appropriate nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutrition risk, including diabetes management support, within established timeframes and guidelines.
• Reassess patients at appropriate intervals and adjust the plan of care based on clinical status, tolerance, and outcomes.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and evidence-based recommendations, including use of specialized pediatric formulas when indicated.
• Adapt nutrition plans to meet economic, social, cultural, developmental, and age-appropriate needs of patients and families.
• Deliver age-appropriate nutrition education; assess learning needs and readiness to learn for patients/families.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team and partner with experienced dietitians to support continuity and quality of care.
• Participate in the development and review of patient education materials and departmental resources for the populations served.
• Document nutrition assessments, interventions, education, and outcomes clearly and timely per facility standards.

Apply now to join a pediatric healthcare team and take the next step in your Houston, Texas travel dietitian career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.