Clinical Dietitian

Memorial Physician Practices; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) Benefits

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices in Edwardsville is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian to provide exceptional patient care. In this role, you'll assess, plan, document, and educate on clinical nutrition for hospitalized patients while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and preferably have acute-care experience. The position offers health benefits, competitive PTO, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State license/certification if required.
• Prior acute-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the survey process and guide staff.
• Conduct initial nutrition assessments for all admitted patients.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation.
• Provide oversight of the menu management process.
• Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Care planning

Teaching skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dietetics

Job description

Your experience matters

Anderson Rehabilitation Institute is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. 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 our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why join us

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...

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. Oversee 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.