Hybrid Registered Dietitian

Legacy Community Health; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company M

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits

$0 Copay for prescriptions filled at 0

Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance

Subsidized Gym Membership

And much more!

Job summary

Legacy Community Health is seeking a Hybrid Registered Dietitian to apply nutrition science across pediatric and adult patients, developing individualized diet plans and practical guidance. You will work with a diverse team to promote health, prevent diet-related illnesses, and support community nutrition initiatives.

In this role, you will assess nutrition needs, monitor progress, and ensure care aligns with licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field is required.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Active Texas license required.
• Recent evidence of competence to perform privileges.
• Continuing education to maintain Texas licensure.
• Must participate in reimbursement programs as required by Legacy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate diet history, 24-hour recall, and food frequency data for pediatric and adult patients.
• Prepare diet plans for health promotion and disease management.
• Assist patients to set SMART goals.
• Assess progress via laboratory data, body composition, and patient interviews.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team and consult with providers.
• Document all patient services in the EHR and other data systems.
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and nutrition initiatives.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Computers/EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Health promotion

Education

Bachelor’s in dietetics/nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Texas license (active)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 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
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

Location: Legacy Acres Homes -3011 W Gulf Bank Rd, Houston, TX 77088

Hybrid Registered Dietitian - Job Overview

Schedule: 8AM-5PM | Hybrid

Join our Legacy Community Health family as a Registered Dietitian and use your passion for nutrition to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric and adult patients. In this role, you will apply proven nutrition science to assess, counsel, and support patients in preventing and managing diet-related diseases and addressing other nutritional concerns across every stage of life.

You will build trusting relationships with patients and families, create individualized diet plans, provide practical nutrition guidance, and monitor behavioral and biometric progress. Your care will account for complex medical conditions, age, growth, normal development, and the diverse cultures and backgrounds of the people we serve.

• Help patients and families turn nutrition guidance into achievable, meaningful health goals.
• Support health promotion, disease management, weight control, and care for complex and acute nutritional concerns.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and consult with providers regarding patient diagnoses and progress.
• Contribute to community healthcare by helping patients access culturally responsive, whole-person nutrition support.
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and initiatives focused on diet-related illness.
• Position may be fully or partially funded by grant(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate diet history, 24-hour recall, and food frequency data of pediatric and adult patients.
• Prepare diet plans for health promotion, disease management, weight control, and other conditions including complex and acute concerns.
• Assist patients to set SMART goals.
• Assess patient progress through the interpretation of laboratory data, body composition data, patient interview, and shared decision-making.
• Serve as a member of an inter-disciplinary care team and consult with various providers on patient diagnoses and progress.
• Document all patient services in the electronic health record and other data systems as required.
• Manage patient schedules and desktop in the electronic health record system.
• Maintain any equipment or instructional materials needed to conduct counseling sessions.
• Assure agency and contract requirements are met, such as for appointment volume, type, and billing.
• Collect and report monthly statistics and other reports as required.
• Direct the design of new initiatives related to diet-related illness and conduct evaluations of current efforts.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program and other performance improvement efforts as directed.
• Be available as a consultant to clinic staff concerning nutritional information and referrals for patients.
• Participate in nutrition team, provider team, clinic team, and departmental and agency meetings as needed.
• Attend training workshops and meetings as required to meet licensure requirements.
• If applicable, monitor assigned budget(s) for Units of Services and Nutritional Supplement spending.
• If assigned, direct support staff.
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention, including FQHC-required voluntary family planning services and related preventative health services in compliance with funding requirements and state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform other functions as outlined in the Dietitian Delineation of Privileges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field required
• Initial Credentialing Minimum Criteria for Core Privileges:
• 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.
• Re-Credentialing Minimum Criteria for Core Privileges:
• 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 the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers’ compensation, other federal and state reimbursement programs, and the payment plan of any commercial insurer, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, accountable health plan, and other health benefit program requested by Legacy.

Required Years of Experience

• Master’s Degree or 2 years of experience working as a dietitian and/or providing nutrition counseling and education to clients.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Experience working as a dietitian and/or providing nutrition counseling and education to clients.
• Experience with computers and computer programs.
• Experience working in the area of nutritional needs for persons with chronic conditions such as diabetes.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience working in a healthcare system.
• Experience working in an electronic health record system.
• Experience working in the area of nutritional needs for persons living with HIV.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.