Clinical Dietitian

Roselle Center for Healing; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 4

Competitive PTO / Extended Illness

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Professional Development and Growth

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to plan, coordinate, and deliver medical nutrition therapy across patient populations.

The role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing care plans, collaborating with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and other teams, and providing education on eating disorders, weight management, and dietary modifications to support healthy lifestyles.

Qualifications

• Dietitian licensed in Kentucky; Registered Dietitian (Commission Dietetic Registration).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement nutritional therapy services for assigned populations.
• Assess patient's nutritional status and develop patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members to provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Develop education, training, consulting and counseling on eating disorders, weight loss and dietary modifications.

Skills

Nutrition therapy

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

KY Dietitian license

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Clinical Dietitian

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art 295‑bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

Where We Are:

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000‑acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full‑time employees


• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full‑time employees


• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance


• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants


• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities


• And much more

Position Summary:

Plans, coordinates, and implements nutritional therapy services for assigned populations.

Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses.
Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.
Collaborates with departmental management to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients and visitors.
Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community on topics including eating disorders, weight loss, and dietary modifications for healthy lifestyles.

Minimum Qualifications:

Dietician licensed in the State of Kentucky; Registered Dietician (Commission Dietetic Registration)

EEOC Statement:

Lake Cumberland Regional 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.