Dietitian Float - PRN - Weslaco and Brownsville Location

Overview Dietitia n Float - PRN – Weslaco and Brownsville Location The Dietitian Float provides high-quality medical nutrition therapy across both rehabilitation hospitals in Weslaco and Brownsville. This position serves as a flexible clinical resource, covering vacations, leaves of absence, staffing shortages, and fluctuating patient census while maintaining consistent, evidence-based nutrition care. Why You'll Love This Role: As a Dietitian Float, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to practice across multiple hospitals while gaining exposure to a diverse patient population. Working in different facilities allows you to broaden your clinical expertise, strengthen your critical thinking and adaptability, and learn a variety of workflows and best practices. This role offers the chance to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the health system, expand your professional network, and increase your visibility with hospital leadership. If you are looking for a dynamic role that combines flexibility, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the Rio Grande Valley, this position offers an exceptional career path. Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, Texas provides compassionate inpatient rehabilitative care to the Rio Grande Valley community. As a specialized rehabilitation hospital, we help patients recover from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other disabling conditions through intensive, individualized therapy programs. Our team of rehabilitation experts – including physiatrists, therapists, and nursing staff – works closely with each patient to regain strength, mobility, and functional skills, using the latest therapy techniques and equipment. The hospital offers a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere where Spanish and English are spoken to best serve our diverse patient population. Joint Commission-accredited and part of an award-winning regional network, Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care that helps patients achieve remarkable recoveries. We are seeking a Dietitian to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits: PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Wellness & Work Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date Professional Growth: Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement Qualifications Required Skills: Current Dietitian license required or certified by the Commission on Dietetics, as required by state. One year of experience in the care of patients in hospital setting preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills: Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Ability to utilize the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Responsibilities Coordinates the preparation and serving of meals, in collaboration with the Food Services Manager, based on general or special diets. Specifies dietary requirements for patients with special restrictions or nutritional needs. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ernest Health, Inc.