Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Well-being Programs

Career Development

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination. You will oversee menu management and staff education on therapeutic diets and allergens.

Role emphasizes compliance with regulatory surveys, documentation quality, and collaboration with Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; state license/certification if required.
• Prior acute-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination.
• Oversee menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards.
• Support regulatory survey readiness and on-site survey activities to ensure compliance.
• Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients; prioritize high-risk referrals per policy.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policy and standards.
• Educate staff on therapeutic diets and allergen management; serve as a subject-matter resource.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Care planning

Documentation

Therapeutic diets

Allergen management

Teaching skills

Collaboration

Organization

Survey readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Job description

Your experience matters

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Dietitian joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Clinical Dietitian who excels in this role:

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.

Additional Information

Collaborates with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, case management, and Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes and experience. Supports performance improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and policy updates related to clinical nutrition and food service operations. Maintains patient safety and privacy; follows infection prevention and allergen-control practices.

What we're looking for

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

Credentials/Licensure: Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; state license/certification if required.

Experience: Prior acute-care experience preferred.

Skills: Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning; clear documentation; knowledge of therapeutic diets and allergen management; effective teaching/presentation skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines; strong organization and follow-through; survey readiness and compliance awareness.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50 bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Dallas community for over 7 years.

EEOC Statement

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.