Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy Lead

HHS; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing培训

Job summary

HHS is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead the hospital’s clinical nutrition program at Saline Memorial Hospital. You will guide patients and care teams on medical nutrition therapy to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.

You will assess patients, provide diet education to families and staff, and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. This role requires coordination with physicians and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed per state regulations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and clinical nutrition practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and interventions using evidence-based practices for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service and staff on nutritional needs.
• Document assessments and nutrition goals in the medical record.
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status.
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
• Attend patient rounds and support regulatory compliance in nutrition policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Proactivity

Team player

Business ethics

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food and Nutrition or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Healthcare software

Job description

HHS is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead the hospital’s clinical nutrition program at Saline Memorial Hospital. You will guide patients and care teams on medical nutrition therapy to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.

You will assess patients, provide diet education to families and staff, and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. This role requires coordination with physicians and ongoing professional development.