Dietitian Float

Ernest Health•Weslaco, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian Float provides high-quality medical nutrition therapy across rehabilitation hospitals in Weslaco and Brownsville. The position serves as a flexible clinical resource, covering vacations, leaves of absence, staffing shortages, and fluctuating patient census while maintaining consistent, evidence-based nutrition care. The role offers exposure to multiple hospitals and diverse patient populations, with opportunities to develop clinical expertise, adaptability, and familiarity with different workflows and best practices. The Dietitian collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across the health system. Responsibilities include coordinating meal preparation and service with the Food Services Manager, specifying dietary requirements for patients with special restrictions or nutritional needs, and integrating the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Current Dietitian license or certification by the Commission on Dietetics, as required by state.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Ability to use appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the care of patients in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy across rehabilitation hospitals in Weslaco and Brownsville.
Cover vacations, leaves of absence, staffing shortages, and fluctuating patient census.
Coordinate the preparation and serving of meals with the Food Services Manager, based on general or special diets.
Specify dietary requirements for patients with special restrictions or nutritional needs.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement