Clincal Dietitian

Company Description CommUnityCare Health Centers is a not-for-profit organization providing primary care services to medically underserved communities in Travis County and central Texas. With over 30 years of service, CommUnityCare operates more than 25 health center locations offering care for individuals and families across all ages. Services include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, nutrition education, dental care, and specialty services such as cardiology, dermatology, and pulmonology. Since becoming an independent corporation in 2009, CommUnityCare has focused on expanding access to care and broadening its range of services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and strengthening the health of the communities it serves.Role Description The Clinical Dietitian is a full-time, hybrid role based in Austin, TX, with a combination of on-site work at CommUnityCare health centers and some work-from-home flexibility. In this role, the Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to patients across the lifespan, including assessment, individualized nutrition care planning, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, counseling patients and families on dietary modifications, collaborating with medical and behavioral health providers, and documenting care in the electronic health record. The Clinical Dietitian also supports nutrition education programs, participates in interdisciplinary case conferences, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives related to chronic disease management and preventive care. This role helps advance CommUnityCare’s mission by improving patient outcomes through accessible, culturally responsive nutrition services.Qualifications Clinical nutrition expertise, including competency in medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, and pregnancy-related nutrition.Patient counseling and education skills, with the ability to provide clear, culturally sensitive guidance tailored to diverse populations and varying health literacy levels.Interdisciplinary collaboration skills to work effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health professionals, and care coordinators in a team-based care model.Proficiency in electronic health records and basic computer skills for documentation, data tracking, and telehealth or remote patient interactions.Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage a caseload, prioritize tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment.Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and current state licensure (or eligibility) as required in Texas.Experience in community health, primary care, or working with medically underserved populations is highly beneficial.Bilingual abilities, especially English/Spanish, are a plus and may enhance patient care and engagement.