Senior Clinical Dietitian

Kauvery Hospital; Salem; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauvery Hospital in Salem, Tamil Nadu seeks a Senior Clinical Dietitian with 8–10 years of clinical experience to lead nutrition therapy programs and provide expert consults within a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on comprehensive nutrition assessments, nutrition support management, staff mentoring, and participation in quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes across acute and chronic care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) credential preferred.
• Active state dietetic registration (RD/RDN) and at least 8 years of clinical dietetics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead nutrition therapy programs and mentor junior dietitians within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Oversee enteral and parenteral nutrition support with evidence-based guidelines.
• Coordinate with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing staff in Nutrition Support Team.
• Provide staff education on nutrition best practices and emerging research.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and policy development.
• Review and approve nutrition orders and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Enteral nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

Clinical mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) credential preferred

Job description

#### Senior Clinical Dietitian###### Job Code: SKMCL-15970 | Kauvery HospitalSalem, Tamil Nadu, India1 positionExpires on 28/11/2026Required Experience8 - 10 YearsSkillscertified nutrition ... ,dietitian,dieticianJob Description**Position Overview** The Senior Clinical Dietitian (8‐10 years of experience) will lead nutrition therapy programs, provide expert consults, and mentor junior dietitians within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.**Key Responsibilities*** Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans for acute and chronic patients.* Oversee and optimize enteral and parenteral nutrition support, ensuring compliance with evidence‐based guidelines.* Lead the Nutrition Support Team, coordinating with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing staff.* Provide education and training to staff on nutrition best practices and emerging research.* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to policy development.* Review and approve nutrition orders, monitoring outcomes and adjusting interventions as needed.* Serve as a resource for complex cases, including metabolic disorders and critical care nutrition.**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.* Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) credential preferred.* Active state dietetic registration (RD/RDN) and at least 8 years of clinical dietetics experience.**Core Skills**###### About Company---Founded in 1999 in Trichy by a group of first-generation doctors, Kauvery was built on a simple belief, do what is right for the patient, always. That principle still guides how we work every day, with ethical, transparent care, honest conversations, and a commitment to help patients and families feel informed and supported, never alone. We believe high-quality healthcare should be accessible without compromise, balancing advanced medical expertise with compassion and cost-effective care. As we’ve grown, we’ve stayed rooted in purpose, focusing not only on treating illness, but also on wellness, prevention, and healing in the fullest sense. Across our hospitals, we work to create spaces that feel warm, modern, and welcoming, where people feel safe, respected, and genuinely cared for. If you’re looking for a workplace where clinical excellence and human kindness go hand in hand, you’ll feel at home at Kauvery.