Dietitian / PRN

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Career development opportunities

Benefits Guest Website

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Amarillo is seeking a Registered Dietitian responsible for assessing the nutritional status of patients and developing plans of care. This role involves implementing Medical Nutrition Therapy and providing community education. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and be a licensed dietitian in Texas. The position promises a supportive workplace focused on exemplary patient care, with a competitive compensation package including generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian registered in 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 the nutritional status of the inpatient/outpatient population.
• Develop a nutritional plan of care and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Provide education to the community periodically.
• Provide community education periodically.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Typing and basic computer skills

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian registered in Texas

BLS from the American Heart Association

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

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 the 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 want employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. Exceptional professionals who share our vision and values are invited to apply.

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

Position: DIETITIAN

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 with 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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• 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 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.

DISCLAIMER

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via email, the Internet or in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

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