Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health®; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Billings, Montana is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services to hospitalized patients. You will conduct assessments, manage therapeutic diets, and educate staff on nutrition standards. A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field is required. The role offers health benefits, competitive paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Join a dedicated team committed to improving community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field.
• Experience in clinical nutrition services and menu management.
• Ability to educate staff on therapeutic diets and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients.
• Oversees menu management and staff education related to diets.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Menu management

Education and training on therapeutic diets

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field

Job description

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Registered Dietitian Position Summary

Provides clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination. Oversees menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards. Actively supports regulatory survey readiness and on-site survey activities to ensure compliance.

• Essential Functions: Participate in the survey process: guide staff on conduct and disclosure, maintain an on-site presence with surveyors, coordinate timely information requests, and initiate corrective action during surveys as appropriate; collaborate with hospital departments to develop plans of correction.
• Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients; prioritize high-risk referrals per policy.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning) in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
• Provide oversight of the menu management process to align offerings with therapeutic diet orders and patient needs.
• Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets, food allergens, and related topics; serve as a subject-matter resource.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field.

EEOC Statement

Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.