Senior Clinical Dietitian

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

4 days ago

Big Spring, Texas$76.5K - $93.1KFull TimeClinical Nutrition

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as a Senior Clinical Dietitian – Texas State Hospital in United States. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Key Responsibilities

include administrative functions including collaborating with other members of the Leadership Team on nutrition department related projects and issues; preparing reports (e.

Responsibilities also include participating in various hospital committees and or workgroups (e.

-, infection control, the leadership team, and food services).

Requirements

year college or university with major coursework in dietetics, food and nutrition, food systems management, food science, or a related field. At least twenty

25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state

line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1

4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $76.5K - $93.1K

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in United States.

Key Skills

Food and NutritionFood Systems ManagementFood ScienceNutrition CareMedical Nutrition TherapyQuality AssuranceCommunicationSupervisionPolicy DevelopmentNutritional AssessmentTeam CollaborationTrainingProblem SolvingRegulatory CompliancePatient CareMenu Planning

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Clinical Dietitian at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context

This Clinical Nutrition position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS is open to dietitian candidates.

Compensation Analysis

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this dietitian position at $77k to $93k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Big Spring, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a dietitian earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($77k–$93k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Food and Nutrition, Food Systems Management, Food Science, Nutrition Care, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Quality Assurance, Communication, Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Nutrition role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Clinical Dietitian III oversees the operations of the nutrition department, performs administrative functions, and provides medical nutrition therapy to patients. Responsibilities include developing policies, monitoring quality assurance, and supervising clinical nutrition staff.

Benefits package: 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Generous Time Off, Career Advancement Opportunities, Telework Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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