Registered Hospice Dietitian
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Job Description
Nourish Comfort. Support Dignity. Enhance Quality of Life.
We’re looking for a Registered Dietitian to join our team, offering specialized dietary assessment and education for patients and families. In this role, you will ensure nutritional care is aligned with patient preferences, clinical needs, and the overall plan of care—helping to provide comfort and dignity at every stage.
What You’ll Do as a Hospice Dietitian
Provide dietary counseling and assessment for patients receiving hospice services
Evaluate nutritional status and recommend appropriate interventions to promote comfort and support end-of-life goals
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on nutrition and feeding options based on the individualized plan of care
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team—including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and physicians—to provide integrated support
Participate in care planning conferences and contribute to the overall patient care strategy
Document all nutritional assessments and recommendations in the patient’s medical record in compliance with agency policies
About You
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Dietitian in the state of practice
- Strong communication skills and the ability to educate and counsel patients and families in a sensitive, supportive manner
- Previous experience working with terminally ill or geriatric patients is preferred
Preferred Experience
- At least one year of experience in a hospice, palliative care, or clinical nutrition setting
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams in a healthcare environment
- Familiarity with special diets related to chronic illness, dysphagia, or end-of-life care
We Offer
- Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
- Apply today to join a team where your expertise in nutrition makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
- Legalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location: Gentiva Hospice
Our Company
At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
- Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
- Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
- Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
- Home health care: Heartland Home Health
- Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.
Key Responsibilities
Assess the nutritional status of hospice patients, provide dietary counseling, and recommend interventions that align with patient preferences, clinical needs, and end-of-life goals. Educate patients, families, and caregivers, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning, and document assessments and recommendations in medical records.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field and a current, unencumbered Registered Dietitian license in the state of practice. Strong communication and counseling skills are required; experience with terminally ill or geriatric patients is preferred, as is experience in hospice, palliative care, or clinical nutrition.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 22% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (87 salary observations; 590 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,448 salary observations; 8,357 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 Registered Hospice Dietitian at Gentiva Hospice a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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