Nutritionist
Company: Gateway Community Health Center
Location: Leander
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description DESCRIPTION: Counsel individuals
and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent/manage
disease and promote good health. Evaluates individual needs;
develop nutritional care plans; instruct individuals and their
families; performs nutrition screenings; and offers advice on
diet-related concerns such as weight loss, cholesterol, diabetes
and other chronic diseases/conditions. SUPERVISION : Supervised by
Chief of Clinical Services for operations and supervised by
Registered Dietitian for clinical purposes. TYPICAL PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: Requires prolonged sitting, standing, long hours, lifting
up to 25 pounds. Travel required. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health
plans, to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide
nutritional counseling. Consult with physicians and health care
personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of
patient. Advise patients and their families on nutritional
principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food
selection and preparation. Counsel individuals and groups on basic
rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition
monitoring to improve their quality of life. Develop policies
(related to diet and nutrition) for disease management programs to
assist in health promotion and disease control. Develop curriculum
and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other
materials used in teaching. Coordinate diet counseling services.
Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, and nutrition,
health-care personnel, health promoters and the general public.
Function as part of a team while being self-motivated and
self-directed. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient
information and patient records. Serves as resource and nutrition
specialist for the behavioral health program and the Diabetes
Self-Management Education Program staff. Supports CMO in program
development, implementation and oversight. Able to successfully
interact with people from diverse backgrounds and occupations.
Travels to all four clinic sites as requested. Maintains strict
confidentiality of patient information and patient records.
Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in nutrition, health sciences or related field
required. Three years' experience in nutritional education and
disease management teaching/counseling. Active affiliation with
appropriate Dietetic networks and organizations, e.g. American
Dietetic Association (ADA), Texas Dietetic Association, etc. Must
have a current BLS certificate. Bilingual in English and Spanish
preferred. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Above-average oral and written
communication skills. Knowledge of goals and general methods of
practices used by other professionals, including teaching skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment. Managerial level computer skills
in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills
in database management and record keeping. Evidence of the practice
of a high level of confidentiality. Excellent organizational
skills. HUMAN RIGHTS: Gateway Community Health Center, Inc. does
not discriminate regardless of race, color, marital status,
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental
handicap or disability, age Vietnam era veteran status, or other
grounds as applicable federal, state and local laws or
regulations.
Keywords: Gateway Community Health Center, San Antonio , Nutritionist, Healthcare , Leander, Texas
