Clinical Dietitian

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Education assistance

Life & disability coverage

Time Away From Work

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Augusta seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide high-quality Medical Nutrition Therapy. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will perform nutrition screenings, develop individualized care plans, and deliver nutrition counseling. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Registered Dietitian certification are required, with 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred. This role offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or equivalent required.
• Completion of ACEND-accredited supervised practice program necessary.
• Registered Dietitian certification mandatory.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition screenings and assessments.
• Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams for at-risk patients.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust interventions as needed.
• Offer nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Adhere to care guidelines and ethical standards in all practice areas.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize care.

Skills

Nutrition screenings and assessments

Nutrition counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent

Completion of an ACEND‑accredited supervised practice program

Registered Dietitian certification

Job description

Overview

Apply for the Clinical Dietitian role at Doctors Hospital of Augusta. Doctors Hospital of Augusta is a 350+ bed acute care facility offering nationally recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center services. HCA Healthcare has invested up to $300 million over three years to support its team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental, vision, life and disability coverage plus flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay and an employee stock purchase plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits, pet insurance, referral services, consumer discounts, retirement readiness assistance, education assistance, and employee recognition program.
• Time Away From Work program offering paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.

Job Summary & Qualifications

Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high‑quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. This list is not exhaustive.

• Perform timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy.
• Conduct nutrition‑focused physical exams on patients at nutritional risk.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria.
• Evaluate age‑specific, developmental, and disease‑specific nutritional needs of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plan of care.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers.
• Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits.
• Adhere to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines, and/or protocols to provide evidence‑based nutrition care.
• Integrate the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.

Qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required.
• Completion of an ACEND‑accredited supervised practice program required.
• One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.

Company Information

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We are one of the region's leading acute care facilities and the only CARF‑accredited facility in the area. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.