Dietitian / FT

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and stock

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities with

Benefits Guest Website access

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional status of inpatient/outpatient populations and develop a plan of care with Medical Nutrition Therapy alongside an interdisciplinary team.

Join a team focused on exemplary patient care, ongoing professional development, and community education, with benefits and opportunities across UHS subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for a Dietitian role.
• Texas licensure as a Registered Dietitian or RD eligibility.
• BLS certification required/adhered to shortly after hire.
• One year of dietitian experience preferred in healthcare.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Typing and basic computer skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Must complete pre-employment assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of inpatient/outpatient populations and develop a care plan with Medical Nutrition Therapy alongside an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing

Computer literacy

Education

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.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About 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!

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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

• 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

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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.

Physical And Sensory Requirements

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