DIETICIAN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Challenging work environment

Job summary

Millwood Hospital, a UHS-affiliated facility in Arlington, TX, seeks a PRN Dietitian to assess patients, plan modified diets, and counsel patients and families on nutrition. The role supports dietary services and quality improvement within the hospital setting.

The Dietitian will collaborate with the care team, ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, and contribute to care plans and nutrition-focused education.

Qualifications

• Education: BS degree in dietetics or related field required.
• Experience: minimum 3 years dietary experience in health care setting.
• Licensure: ADA registration preferred; state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patient and family concerning dietary needs and goals.
• Coordinate Dietary Services within Joint Commission standards.
• Plan modified diets as ordered by physician.
• Monitor and document patient care related to therapeutic diets.
• May educate patients and families on diet therapy and plans.
• Perform nutritional assessments and document findings.
• Conduct monthly in-services for dietary staff.
• Adhere to facility policies and participate in staff development.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Millwood Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood’s caring, and multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults since 1971. Millwood Hospital is located in Arlington, TX in the heart of the city. It is 5 minutes away from AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. The hospital is less than 35 minutes from DFW International Airport. Millwood Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a solid reputation in the community and is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

Website: https://millwoodhospital.com/

Dietician (PRN)

The Dietitian approves menus including modified diets from Glen Oaks Hospital, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Consult with patient and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
• Coordinate Dietary Services Department within The Joint Commission standards for food service and assist Food Service Director as needed.
• Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
• Monitor and document patients care in regard to therapeutic diets.
• May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs.
• Review patients' charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.
• Perform nutritional assessments in a timely manner.
• Plan and execute monthly in-services for dietary and food service employees.
• Conduct monthly inspections of the Dietary Services Department.
• Provide guidance to Food Service Director and other food service staff as needed.
• Consider the implications of the aging process in the provision of nutrition.
• Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
• Communicate patient special nutritional needs to the Food Service Supervisor in a timely fashion.
• May inspect meal assembly to ensure trays conform to prescribed diet and meet standards.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
• Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
• Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Work Schedule: This is a PRN position.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree required, master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with concentration in nutritional assessment and planning preferred.
• Licensure: Registration with the American Dietetic Association preferred and State licensure required.

EEO Statement

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