Registered Dietitian (RD)

Lifepoint Health • Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian approves menus, including modified diets, performs nutritional assessments as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation, and nutritional principles. The role monitors performance-improvement plans for the Dietary Services department and provides input into patient care plans related to nutritional needs.

The Dietitian consults with patients and family members about dietary needs and goals and may provide instruction on diet therapy programs. The role coordinates Dietary Services with JCAHO food-service standards and assists the Dietary Manager as needed. It also plans modified diets requested by an attending physician or licensed practitioner, communicates with the Dietary team, performs timely nutritional assessments, monitors and documents care related to therapeutic diets, reviews patient charts to determine assessment needs, and updates chart documentation as nutritional needs change.

This is a full-time role at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility scheduled to open in spring 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least three years of dietary experience in a health care facility, with a concentration in nutritional assessment and planning.
• Current registration with the American Dietetic Association (RD or RDN) or a similar organization.
• Licensure per state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Approve menus, including modified diets.
• Perform nutritional assessments for patients as needed and in a timely manner.
• Counsel patients and family members on dietary plans, food selections, preparation, nutritional principles, dietary needs, and goals.
• Instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs when needed.
• Monitor performance-improvement plans for the Dietary Services department.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of patient care plans related to nutritional needs.
• Coordinate the Dietary Services Department with JCAHO standards for food service and assist the Dietary Manager as needed.
• Plan modified diets requested by an attending physician or licensed practitioner and communicate with the Dietary team in a timely manner.
• Monitor and document patient care related to therapeutic diets.
• Review patient charts to determine the need for nutritional assessments.
• Document nutritional planning in patient charts and update documentation when nutritional needs change.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level