Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health®; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement/assistance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian in Illinois to deliver critical nutrition services to hospitalized patients, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, possess strong assessment and care planning skills, and be able to educate staff while maintaining high standards of patient safety and privacy.

Competitive benefits include health insurance, tuition assistance, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; state license/certification if required.
• Prior acute-care experience preferred.
• Strong organization and follow-through required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients.
• Oversee menu management and staff education regarding therapeutic diets.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and ensure timely documentation.
• Educate staff on allergens and therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Care planning

Effective teaching skills

Survey readiness

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Anderson Rehabilitation Institute is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Dietitian joining our team, you will support our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards and patient expectations.

Your Experience Matters

Why join us

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to 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

What We're Looking For

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.

How You'll Contribute

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

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field
• Credentials: 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

Schedule: Part Time / PRN

EEOC Statement

Anderson Rehabilitation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anderson Rehabilitation Institute 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. We believe success is achieved through talented people and are dedicated to creating workplaces where employees can pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that make a difference in communities across the country.