Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health®; Germantown (TN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 4

401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive PTO

EAP - wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Résumé du poste

Baptist Memorial Rehab Hospital in Germantown, TN is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination.

You will oversee menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards, while supporting regulatory survey readiness and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessments and discharge planning.
• Oversee menu management and education on therapeutic diets and allergens.
• Document assessments, care plans, and education in hospital systems.
• Ensure survey readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and food & nutrition services to improve patient outcomes.

Connaissances

Clinical nutrition assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Nutrition education

Collaboration across disciplines

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Description du poste

Your Experience Matters

At, Baptist Memorial Rehab Hospital 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.

Your Experience Matters

At, Baptist Memorial Rehab Hospital 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.

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...

Job Summary

Registered Dietitian 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.

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.

EEOC Statement

Baptist Memorial Rehab Hospital 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.

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.