Dietitian jobs in Amarillo, TX

Dietitian reviews physicians diagnosis and designs and implements therapeutic nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards and regulations. Monitors and documents patient progress and consults with physicians as needed. Being a Dietitian educates and provides guidance to staff, patients, and families regarding diet and food plans. Administers and advises food service operations to ensure menus comply with prescribed nutritional plans. Additionally, Dietitian requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The Dietitian gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Dietitian typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Community Dietitian I - Hourly
  • City of Amarillo
  • Amarillo, TX FULL_TIME
  • Position Information

    Requisition Number
    S2137P

    Position Title
    Community Dietitian I - Hourly

    Salary
    DOQ

    Division
    WIC

    Department
    25311-WIC

    Location
    Public Safety & Organizational Services

    Employment Type
    Part Time

    Hours/Days
    Working hours variable days, and hours.

    FLSA Status
    Non-Exempt

    Classified/Unclassified
    Classified

    Grant Funded
    Yes

    Job Description
    Under the general supervision of the WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Director, this position is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to metabolically high-risk clients, consulting with area physicians concerning individual treatment plans of high-risk clients, determining the appropriate formula or combination of formulas to meet the nutritional requirements of high-risk clients and arranging for the purchase and/or delivery of such formulas. Other duties include providing follow-up consultations with high risk clients, conducting nutritional in-services for staff, developing nutritional teaching materials.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
    • Determines eligibility of applicant for WIC benefits based on assessment of nutritional and/or medical risk factors according to federal, state, and local policies.
    • Determines eligibility of applicant for WIC benefits based on income and residency according to federal, state and local policies as needed.
    • Obtains and assesses diet recalls for nutritional deficiencies according to nutritional standards and state policies.
    • Obtains height and weight measurements of all high-risk applicants, following state and local policies and procedures.
    • Accurately plots height and weight measurements on appropriate growth charts and/or weight gain grids according to state and local policy and procedures and performs complex mathematical calculations in completion of this function.
    • Performs hematocrit/hemoglobin test on all high-risk applicants according to state and local policies and procedures.
    • Provides individualized counseling based on conditions of risk and anthropometric values.
    • Consults with physicians concerning the nutritional care of metabolically high-risk clients and provides recommendations for appropriate medical nutrition therapy.
    • Writes diet prescriptions for food packages according to individual needs assessed at certification or as the need arises, in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
    • Makes referrals to appropriate medical/social agencies for high-risk clients.
    • Issues food benefits to WIC participants as needed according to federal, state local policies.
    • Approves formula prescriptions requiring RD approval according to state guidelines and policies.
    • Develops nutritional in-services for staff.
    • Complete breast-feeding educator curriculum and counsel according to state and local policies.
    • Develops nutritional teaching materials for individual and group instruction.
    • Teaches nutrition education group classes, to include facilitated learning style class and cooking and food demonstration classes.
    • Complies with safe food handling guidelines from the federal, state and local entities.
    • Performs the duties of the Nutritionist IV, III or II when necessary.
    • Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skill.
    • Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or – multi-line telephone systems.
    • Ability to operate measuring and weighing equipment.
    • Ability to operate blood testing equipment.
    • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

    Licenses/Certification

    Required Qualifications
    Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field and a minimum of one year of clinical or community dietetics experience strongly preferred. Registered Dietitian with the American Commission of Dietetic Registration required. Valid Texas Driver’s License required. Reliable personal vehicle with current insurance required.

    “The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining an applicant’s minimum qualifications and starting salary.”

    Preferred Qualifications

    Physical Demands

    Special Instructions Summary

    EEO/ADA
    The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

    The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
  • Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services
  • Borger, TX PART_TIME
  • Job Description Come work for an award winning company, voted #1 by Modern Healthcare! Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Registered Dietitian (Part-time, 16 hours/week) at one of the beautiful hea...
  • 21 Days Ago
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Dietitian (Clinical) - Recruitment Incentive Authorized
  • US Veterans Health Administration
  • Amarillo, TX FULL_TIME
  • Duties A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified individual. This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 02/26/2024. Additional applications will be re...
  • 9 Days Ago
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (MULTI-SITE)
  • Forefront Healthcare
  • Amarillo, TX FULL_TIME
  • Company Description Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Multi-Site)
  • Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services
  • Dalhart, TX FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionForefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its ...
  • 28 Days Ago
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Multi-Site)
  • Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services
  • Amarillo, TX FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionForefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its ...
  • 28 Days Ago
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Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
  • Alto Health Care Staffing
  • Amarillo, TX
  • Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Operating Room, you will play a crucial role in assisting with ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RN / Registered Nurse / Surgery / Operating Room / FT / Nights / NO CALL
  • Northwest Texas Healthcare System
  • Amarillo, TX
  • Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RN / Registered Nurse / Cardiothoracic / CVOR / Surgery / FT / Days
  • Northwest Texas Healthcare System
  • AMARILLO, TX
  • Responsibilities NORTHWEST TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the cit...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
  • Alto Health Care Staffing
  • Amarillo, TX
  • Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Operating Room, you will play a crucial role in assisting with ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
  • Alto Health Care Staffing
  • Amarillo, TX
  • Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room at our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in ensuring ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Vet Tech
  • Amarillo Veterinary Clinic
  • Amarillo, TX
  • Job Description Job Description 1 - 2 years experience, 8 hour shift Mon - Fri, weekends as needed. Amarillo Vet Clinic ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RN / Registered Nurse / OR Circulator / NW Surgery Center / PRN / Days
  • UHS
  • Amarillo, TX
  • Responsibilities NORTHWEST TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the cit...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RN / Registered Nurse / OR Circulator / NW Surgery Center / PRN / Days
  • Universal Health Services
  • Amarillo, TX
  • Responsibilities NORTHWEST TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the cit...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo (/ˌæməˈrɪloʊ/ AM-ə-RIL-oh) is the 14th-most populous city in the state of Texas, United States. It is also the largest city in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The estimated population was 199,826 as of 2017. The Amarillo metropolitan area has an estimated population of 276,020 in four counties as of 2017. The metro population is projected to surpass 310,000 in 2020. Amarillo, originally named Oneida, is situated in the Llano Estacado region. The availability of the railroad and freight service provided by the Fort ...
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Income Estimation for Dietitian jobs
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Amarillo, Texas area prices
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What does a Dietitian do?

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