Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy Leader

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System Kennestone is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will provide medical nutrition therapy, conduct nutrition assessments, and develop nutrition care plans to optimize patient outcomes across care settings.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians and nurses, participate in rounds, and mentor dietetic interns while upholding the Nutrition Care Process and standards of professional practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics from an accredited program.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice required or completed.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Georgia within 6 months of hire; BLS preferred.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred; EMR experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy per Nutrition Care Process.
• Perform nutrition assessments and develop care plans for nutrition-risk patients.
• Conduct nutrition education for patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in rounds and committees.
• Mentor dietetic interns and support professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

Job description

Wellstar Health System Kennestone is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will provide medical nutrition therapy, conduct nutrition assessments, and develop nutrition care plans to optimize patient outcomes across care settings.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians and nurses, participate in rounds, and mentor dietetic interns while upholding the Nutrition Care Process and standards of professional practice.