<p>Mission Trail Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Clinical Dietitian — registered or registration-eligible — to join a specialized clinical nutrition service within a large, faith-inspired health system that has served the San Antonio community for more than 120 years. The role offers direct patient impact across a full-service acute care hospital, with responsibility spanning nutrition assessment, education, intake analysis, and patient screening. This is an excellent entry point for a new or early-career dietitian, with a clear credentialing timeline and a supportive, multidisciplinary clinical environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> <li>Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialized clinical nutrition service within a full-service acute care hospital</li> <li>Core responsibilities include nutrition assessment, individualized nutrition education, nutrient intake analysis, and patient and family screening</li> <li>Part of Baptist Health System — a six-hospital network that also includes a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions</li> <li>System-wide physician network and ambulatory infrastructure provide broad referral and consultation context for nutrition services</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment with established competency milestones completed within a defined introductory period</li> <li>Mission-driven culture rooted in more than 120 years of community health service in the San Antonio region</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum: Baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent) in dietetics or a related field</li> <li>Registration or registration eligibility with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required; candidates must successfully pass the CDR registration examination within six (6) months of hire</li> <li>Current Texas State Licensure or Provisional Licensure issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Dietitians required; newly CDR-registered candidates must obtain Texas State Licensure within 90 days of registration</li> <li>No prior clinical experience required; 1–2 years of clinical dietetics experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below comparable major cities. The city is home to a rich cultural heritage, a vibrant food and arts scene, the River Walk, and world-class attractions including the Alamo and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Outdoor recreation, warm weather year-round, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country make San Antonio a compelling destination for clinicians at any career stage.</p>