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Denton, Texas

Registered Dietitian (RD)

DietitianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Facility: Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton

Schedule: Full Time

Join us in opening Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, a brand-new 40 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in spring of 2027!

Your Experience Matters

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

Dietitian approves menus including modified diets, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and provides counsel to patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation, and nutritional principles. The Dietitian monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.

  • Consult with patients and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.

May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs.

  • Coordinate Dietary Services Department with JCAHO standards for food service and assist Dietary Manager as needed
  • Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner. Communicate with the Dietary team in a timely manner.
  • Perform nutritional assessments in a timely manner. Monitor and document patient care in regard to therapeutic diets.
  • Review patients’ charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.

Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Requires a minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with concentration in nutritional in nutritional assessment and planning.
  • Current Registration with the American Dietetic Association (RD or RDN) or similar organization and licensure per state of practice required

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will conduct nutritional assessments, develop modified diet plans, and provide counseling to patients and their families. They will also coordinate dietary services to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and contribute to patient care planning.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least three years of dietary experience in a healthcare setting. Current registration as an RD or RDN and appropriate state licensure are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Menu planningPatient counselingFood service managementChart documentationClinical nutrition

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 36% have no call, 60% 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).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Texas223 active3,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 36% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentTexas Dietitian listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment244 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,114 in the last 30 days645 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Dietitian Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
5
<$85k
8
$85k-100k
11
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
68% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
10%
Loan repayment
3% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Regional Registered Dietitian

Medical Nutrition Therapy Associates · Baltimore, Maryland

$100k-$125k
#2

Registered Dietitian (RD) | NH LicenseContract

Pomelo Care · Nashua, New Hampshire

$50/week
#3

Registered Dietitian (RD) | NM License

$50/week
#4

Dietitian - Community Health

$35.06-$54.43/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) with company match

Living in Denton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k
Typical market rent
$1,492/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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