Dietitian / FT

UHS • Amarillo, TX

7d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian assesses the nutritional status of Northwest Texas Healthcare System’s inpatient and outpatient population, develops nutritional plans of care, and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The dietitian also assists with training and performance improvement as needed and periodically provides education to the community.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving Amarillo and the surrounding region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian registered in the state of Texas, or RD eligible.
• BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 90 days of hire.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Quantitative and mathematical ability, including basic arithmetic and standard/metric measurement.
• Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a dietitian in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Typing and basic computer skills desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional status of inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Develop nutritional plans of care.
• Implement Medical Nutrition Therapy alongside an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with training and performance improvement as needed.
• Provide education to the community periodically.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time