**Description** Provides optimal nutritional care for patients receiving modified diets, instructs patients and/or families on prescribed diets using the American Dietetic Association Manual, and performs related duties as assigned. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary for age-specific needs of patients including neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Position Responsibilities: Performs duties in a professional manner and with minimum supervision. - Prepares PI reports/data on a regular basis; using this information as a resource to improve patient care. - Delivers patient care services in a timely manner and conveys recommendations as necessary. - Ensures that food preparation meets standards. - Plans, organizes and implements projects. - Assists in compliance of JCAHO standards and other regulatory standards. - Investigates complaints and initiates corrective action. - Maintains good interpersonal relationships with all hospital staff and peers. - Maintains registration and licensure with the American Dietetic Association via in-services, seminars, etc. Interaction with Other Departments: Physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel. Position Requirements: Experience: Has completed an Internship in hospital or other institution offering dietetic internship approved by the American Dietetic Association. Experience in institution work desirable. Education: B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited college or university with a major in foods, nutrition, or institutional management. A Registered Dietitian (R.D.) and Licensed Dietitian in the State of Texas. *If new graduate or from outside U.S. / R.D.E. with eligibility to sit for and pass exam within 90 days of hire, and submit application for Texas Licensure. Special Qualifications: Possess knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served which include: . Age-specific nutritional needs . Physiological factors effect on ability to chew, swallow . Assess and interpret data needed to identify age-specific nutritional needs . Age-specific methods . Provide age-specific communication appropriately involving family/significant other Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/texas-orthopedic-hospital) was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As **one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics** , Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., _the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation_ . Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive _precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options_ . Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Dietitian PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.