Registered Dietitian - PRN - Medical Center

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks an Executive Dietetic and Fitness Specialist to assess nutrition and fitness status, provide evidence-based plans, and support performance athletes within the Executive Health programs.

The role requires dietetics credentials, internship completion, and ability to integrate medical nutrition therapy for adults with complex conditions in a hospital setting. On-site duties and interdepartmental collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of dietetic internship accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Graduate of a credentialing body approved education program.

Responsibilities

• Leads personalized discussions with clients and develops sustainable lifestyle strategies.
• Performs health assessments and interprets results to deliver educational content.
• Designs nutrition plans and actionable recommendations for wellness and longevity.
• Manages nutrition and lifestyle interventions for adults with complex comorbidities.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

EMR knowledge

Education

Dietetics internship accreditation

Approved education program graduate

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Executive Dietetic and Fitness Specialist PRN position provides expert assessment and guidance in alignment with the standards of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The Executive Dietetic and Fitness Specialist PRN position evaluates clients' nutritional and fitness status using evidence‑based assessment tools and delivers personalized plans that support long‑term wellness and performance. This position utilizes medical nutrition therapy to treat adult patients with complex comorbidities, manage high‑demands executive clients requiring scalable, time‑efficient interventions, and support performance athletes seeking optimization of recovery, endurance, strength, and competitive output. The Executive Dietetic and Fitness Specialist PRN position also contributes to department planning, instruction, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement within Houston Methodist's Executive Health programs.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE

• Completion of dietetic internship accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• One year of clinical nutrition experience
• Clinical nutrition experience in an academic medical center or large hospital preferred
• Wellness and fitness experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• LD - License Dietitian, State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
• RD - Registered Dietician (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration_PSV and
• One of the following specialty certifications: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) by the NASM (National Association of Sports Medicine) or ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) or American Council on Exercise (ACE)within 6 months

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and function calmly in stressful situations, including handling of, or exposure to, confidential, sensitive information
• Working knowledge of computer programs, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriate

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads personalized discussions with clients, integrating active listening and patient education to develop comprehensive, sustainable lifestyle strategies.
• Promotes effective team dynamics using ICARE Values, compassionate communication, and peer‑to‑peer accountability to sustain a positive department culture.
• Serves as a resource for nutrition inquiries while upholding Houston Methodist and industry standards of professional ethics.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a variety of health assessments and screenings, utilizing evidence‑based knowledge to interpret results and deliver high‑impact educational content focused on nutrition, metabolic health, fitness and longevity.
• Designs nutrition plans, and provides actionable recommendations that support overall health, wellness and longevity goals.
• Supports enhancement of the overall executive health experience by anticipating client needs, streamlining services, and applying best practices in a concierge‑level setting.
• Manages nutrition and lifestyle interventions for adult patients with complex comorbidities—including but not limited to cardiometabolic disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine dysfunction, and musculoskeletal conditions—ensuring plans are clinically appropriate, safe, and aligned with overall medical management.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with department physicians to align nutrition, wellness and fitness strategies with medical care plans.
• Documents all assessments, findings, and client education clearly and accurately in the EMR, maintaining confidentiality, consistency, and alignment with organizational policies and standards.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement within the department. Contributes to meeting department targets for quality and safety measures.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works efficiently to optimize daily schedule to support productivity and revenue goals.
• Provides an unparalleled service experience for executive clients.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Seeks opportunities to identify self‑development needs and takes appropriate action.
• Ensures own career discussions occur with Leadership and updates My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: No
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): Yes

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE

• Completion of dietetic internship accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• One year of clinical nutrition experience
• Clinical nutrition experience in an academic medical center or large hospital preferred
• Wellness and fitness experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• LD - License Dietitian, State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
• RD - Registered Dietician (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration_PSV and
• One of the following specialty certifications: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) by the NASM (National Association of Sports Medicine) or ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) or American Council on Exercise (ACE)within 6 months