Registered Dietitian

Legacy Community Health

. Assess and counsel pediatric and adult patients using nutrition science .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in nutrition science and individualized diet planning for diverse patient populations, including chronic conditions. Proficient in electronic health record management and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and outcomes.

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Registered Dietitian (RD)Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or NutritionExperience with Chronic Conditions NutritionElectronic Health Record ManagementBilingual English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Individualized Diet PlanningNutritional CounselingBehavioral MonitoringDiet History EvaluationSMART Goal SettingQuality Improvement ProgramsStatistical ReportingNutritional Needs AssessmentHealth PromotionDisease Management

Soft Skills

Patient Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationCounseling SkillsTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordsData SystemsCounseling EquipmentInstructional Materials

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Texas Dietitian LicenseContinuing Education for Licensure

Industry Keywords

Medicare and Medicaid ProgramsChronic ConditionsHealthcare SystemNutrition EducationDietitian Delineation of Privileges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and counsel pediatric and adult patients using nutrition science
Create individualized diet plans for health promotion, disease management, weight control, and complex or acute nutritional concerns
Build trusting relationships with patients and families and provide practical nutrition guidance
Help patients set SMART goals and monitor behavioral and biometric progress
Evaluate diet history, 24-hour recall, food frequency, laboratory data, body composition, interviews, and shared decision-making outcomes
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and consult providers regarding diagnoses and progress
Document patient services in electronic health records and other required data systems
Manage patient schedules and desktop in the electronic health record system
Maintain counseling equipment and instructional materials
Meet agency and contract requirements for appointment volume, appointment type, and billing
Collect and report monthly statistics and other required reports
Design and evaluate initiatives related to diet-related illness
Participate in quality and performance improvement programs
Consult clinic staff on nutrition information and patient referrals
Participate in nutrition, provider, clinic, departmental, and agency meetings
Attend required training workshops and meetings
Monitor assigned budgets for Units of Services and nutritional supplement spending, if applicable
Direct support staff, if assigned
Advise patients on health and illness prevention, voluntary family planning, and preventive health services
Perform other assigned duties and functions outlined in the Dietitian Delineation of Privileges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field required
Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD)
Must hold an active license in the state of Texas
Evidence of current competence within the last 12 months to perform privileges requested
Completion of required continuing education to maintain Texas licensure
Provider shall obtain, maintain and participate in Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers’ compensation, federal and state reimbursement programs, and requested commercial insurance and health benefit programs
Master’s Degree or 2 years of experience working as a dietitian and/or providing nutrition counseling and education to clients
Experience working as a dietitian and/or providing nutrition counseling and education to clients
Experience with computers and computer programs
Experience with nutritional needs for persons with chronic conditions such as diabetes
Bilingual English/Spanish desirable
Experience working in a healthcare system desirable
Experience working in an electronic health record system desirable
Experience with nutritional needs for persons living with HIV desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Life insurance and AD&D
403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Plan
Subsidized gym membership
24-hour travel assistance
Paid Time Off
Company holidays
Bereavement Leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
$0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance