Dietitian Float

Ernest Health•Weslaco, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian Float provides medical nutrition therapy across rehabilitation hospitals in Weslaco and Brownsville, serving as a flexible clinical resource to cover vacations, leaves of absence, staffing shortages, and changes in patient census while maintaining consistent, evidence-based nutrition care. The role offers practice across multiple hospitals and exposure to diverse patients, workflows, and interdisciplinary teams. The position coordinates meal preparation and service in collaboration with the Food Services Manager, based on general or special diets, and specifies dietary requirements for patients with special restrictions or nutritional needs. The Dietitian is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. This is a PRN position. The job posting describes comprehensive benefits, wellness and work-life programs, and continuing education opportunities.

Requirements

Current Dietitian license or certification by the Commission on Dietetics, as required by state.
Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
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 confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Ability to use appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience caring for patients in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the preparation and serving of meals with the Food Services Manager, based on general or special diets.
Specifies dietary requirements for patients with special restrictions or nutritional needs.
Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Provides medical nutrition therapy across the Weslaco and Brownsville rehabilitation hospitals, covering vacations, leaves of absence, staffing shortages, and fluctuating patient census.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) 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