Wellness Dietitian - FT Medical Center
Wellness Dietitian - FT Medical Center
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19-06-2025
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Job Description
Overview
At Houston Methodist the Wellness Dietitian position is responsible for assessing clients nutritional status in-person or via telehealth using recognized tools of assessment and instructing clients on an appropriate nutrition plan. The Wellness Dietitian position will also plan and implement professional nutrition presentations as well as actively participate in planning instruction and evaluation of the nutrition component of Houston Methodist Wellness programs and services.
Houston Methodist Standard
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
Responsibilities
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
- Assesses the nutrition status of clients and recommends nutrition plans based on nutritional status goals and concerns. Corresponds with other health care professionals regarding nutrition care plan as necessary.
- Acts as a dedicated and respected resource to internal HM departments and/or external corporate clients for nutrition-related inquiries to promote a positive culture of health.
- Participates in PRN onboarding and staff training including but not limited to wellness program development in-services and health screening instruction.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares information for and leads discussions on various nutrition health and wellness topics in a variety of settings: group classroom one-on-one and telehealth.
- Actively participates in the continuum of care by accepting and managing physician referrals for nutrition services as appropriate to enhance patient experience.
- Develops and implements nutrition-related communications and marketing materials designed to maximize program engagement and promote healthy lifestyles.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Accurately documents individual outcomes program data goals achievements and results.
- Assesses effectiveness of nutrition education programs using evidence-based practices to educate customers patients and colleagues.
- Provides feedback on wellness programs with management to evaluate programs and services based on participation outcomes and efficiency.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Meets labor productivity standards by effectively managing established client load assignments and prioritizing tasks.
- Prepares timely reports on participation program/health outcomes cost/benefit and return on investment. Maintains all databases and provides professional reports to management as requested.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies opportunities and takes initiative to build strategic relationships between teams departments corporations units or organization to help achieve business goals.
- Participates in departmental projects and committees as appropriate; actively involved in development of new nutritional programs activities and education for both employee and corporate events.
- Responsible for maintaining professional expertise and staying current with emerging nutrition and dietetic trends. Provides recommendations for optimizing participation with current programs.
- Identifies own learning needs consults with the Wellness team and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrations section.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Completion of dietetic internship accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
License/Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- RD - Registered Dietician (CDR) AND
- LD - License Dietitian State Licensure -- License from the Dietitians program of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
KSA/ Supplemental Data
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going 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
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* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile
Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nations leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute a comprehensive residency program a global business division numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall HM employs over 25000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.
In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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