Dietitian / FT

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Student loan refinancing program

Great benefits package

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess the nutritional status of the inpatient and outpatient population and to develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

TheRD will also assist with training and performance improvement as needed and provide periodic community education. A sign-on bonus is available and benefits are offered by the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian registered in state of Texas; or RD eligible.
• BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire, or within 90 days of hire date.
• One-year experience as a dietitian in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills required.
• Typing and basic computer skills desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of inpatient/outpatient population.
• Develop a nutritional plan of care and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy with an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist training and performance improvement as needed.
• Provide education to the community periodically.

Skills

communication skills

typing and basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian (TX)

BLS (American Heart Association) on hire

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Dietitian - Sign on Bonus Available!

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing the nutritional status of the inpatient/outpatient population of NWTHS; developing a nutritional plan of care and implementing Medical Nutrition Therapy alongside an interdisciplinary team. The Registered Dietitian will assist training and performance improvement as needed, and provide education to the community periodically.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian registered in state of Texas; or RD eligible.
• BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire, or within 90 days of hire date.
• One-year experience as a dietitian in a healthcare setting preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills required.
• Typing and basic computer skills desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

1. Ability to read and write English.
2. Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
3. Ability to remain calm under stress.
4. Bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, lifting (10-30 lbs), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing or sitting.
5. Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurement).
6. Will be subjected to cold when entering refrigerator and freezer as well as fumes from chemicals, cooking odors, gases and odors from patient rooms.
7. Potential hazards from cuts from knives and meat slicer and/or burns from cooking and heating surfaces.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.