Registered Dietitian (RD)
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Texas | 223 active | 3,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 36% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Texas Dietitian listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment244 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Nutrition listings | 1,114 in the last 30 days | 645 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 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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