Tech Dietitian

Job Title

Travel Registered Dietitian

Location

Houston, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday–Friday with rotating on-call and weekend coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition screenings, assessments, and reassessments in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) within facility and regulatory timeframes
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Examinations and apply Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) across a caseload with a minimum of 10 patients, varying by acuity and census
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care discussions across inpatient units including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry/Cardiac, ICU, Surgical-ICU, Rehab, and Neonatal ICU
• Document clinical findings and nutrition interventions accurately using electronic medical records (Expanse) and the HealthTouch POS system
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and applicable hospital and department policies, including HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
• Participate in a rotating on-call and weekend schedule to address patient diet concerns and nutrition-related issues as needed

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas
• Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 1–2 years of clinical dietitian experience in an acute care or hospital setting
• Master's degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
• Experience working in high-acuity units such as ICU, Surgical-ICU, or Neonatal ICU
• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a large acute care hospital environment with a diverse patient population across multiple inpatient specialty units
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in a structured Food and Nutrition Services department with established clinical protocols