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San Antonio, Texas

PRN Dietitian

DietitianIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a PRN Dietitian in SAN ANTONIO, TX!

Location

Morrison Healthcare at CHRISTUS Children's HospitalSetting: Acute care inpatient pediatricsSchedule: PRN (hourly); anticipated need is mainly weekends, but weekday coverage possible as neededRequirement: Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or CDR exam-eligible. Experience in pediatrics is a plus.

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with perks designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Special perks include:

Career Advancement-Growth programs tailored to RDNs

Free CEUs-Through our nutrition education webinar series

Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?

Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:

  • Hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Senior living communities
  • Schools and universities
  • Corporate wellness programs
  • Food service operations

We Offer Unmatched Opportunities for Professional Growth

  • Specialization
  • Leadership development
  • Cross-functional career paths

The company has earned significant recognition, including being named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and appearing on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years. Job Summary

Make a real impact as a Clinical Dietitian! You’ll provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education in an acute care setting, working with a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care.

What You’ll Do

  • Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes
  • Education: Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support sustainable, long-term wellness to patients, families, staff, and the community
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols to ensure high-quality, consistent care
  • Quality & Performance Improvement: Contribute to QAPI initiatives aimed at advancing patient care and clinical excellence
  • Collaboration & Service Excellence: Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals
  • Mentorship & Professional Development: Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable

What We’re Looking For

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible
  • Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
  • Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged
  • You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path
  • You’ll have the autonomy to apply your clinical judgment while still having guidance when you need itApply to Compass Group today!

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Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and individualized care plans for patients in an acute care pediatric setting. Collaborate with healthcare teams and food service management to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or CDR exam-eligible and licensed (or willing to obtain licensure) in the state of practice. Healthcare experience is preferred, though new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Nutritional AssessmentPediatric NutritionPatient EducationCare Plan Development

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 18% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

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.

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About Compass Group

Food and Beverage Services
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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Free CEUs
Career Advancement programs