Tenet Healthcare logo
Tenet Healthcare
San Antonio, Texas

Clinical Dietitian III

DietitianPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

PRN Days

The Clinical Dietitian III performs the functions of a specialized clinical nutrition service, such as nutrition assessment, nutrition education, nutrient intake analysis and patient screening to provide quality nutrition care to patients and families. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

North Central Baptist Hospitals Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At North Central Baptist Hospitals, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference.

Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions.

Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian III provides specialized clinical nutrition services, including patient screening and nutrient intake analysis. They are responsible for delivering quality nutrition care and education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in dietetics from an ACEND accredited program and 3-5 years of post-credentialing experience. Must hold current Texas licensure and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration along with an advanced certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Nutrition Care

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (85 salary observations; 575 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,400 salary observations; 8,206 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian III at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,208 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 26 employers

11
<$95k
9
$95k-105k
3
$105k-115k
4
$115k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Relocation assistance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Dietitian II

Cottage Health · Santa Barbara, California

$41.03-$62.57/hr
#2

Registered Dietitian-PACE

Neighborhood Healthcare · Riverside, California

$88k-$128k
#3

Regional Registered Dietitian

$100k-$125k
#4

Nutrition Consultation Specialist (Dietitian / Nutritionist)

$45-$60/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Tenet Healthcare logo

About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program