Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 4

401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program – mental,

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Rehab Hospital in Germantown, TN is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support nutrition care across our acute-care environment. You will conduct nutrition assessments, coordinate care plans, and ensure documentation aligns with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

You will educate staff on therapeutic diets, allergens, and menu management, collaborating with physicians, nursing, and Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes.

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

• Participate in survey process: guide staff on conduct and disclosure, coordinate information requests, initiate corrective action.
• Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation in accordance with policy and standards.
• Provide oversight of menu management to align with therapeutic diets.
• Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets and allergens; act as a resource.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Therapeutic diets

Allergen management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching/presentation

Organization

Follow-through

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

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

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

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.