Clinical Dietitian — Nutrition Care & Patient Education

Ozarks Healthcare; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, MO, seeks a registered dietitian to monitor nutritional care, develop medical nutrition therapy plans, and coordinate therapeutic diets for diverse patients.

The role emphasizes education, documentation in medical records, and collaboration with Hospice, Cardiac Rehab, Home Care, Oncology, and other disciplines. A Bachelor's in Nutrition and Dietetics plus RD certification or eligibility and Missouri licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registration exam completed or eligible.
• Eligible for Missouri license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor nutritional care and physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Develop medical nutrition therapy plans based on chart data and interviews.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and long-term lifestyle changes.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Patient education

Medical documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered Dietitian Certification or eligibility

Missouri license eligibility

Job description

Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, MO, seeks a registered dietitian to monitor nutritional care, develop medical nutrition therapy plans, and coordinate therapeutic diets for diverse patients.

The role emphasizes education, documentation in medical records, and collaboration with Hospice, Cardiac Rehab, Home Care, Oncology, and other disciplines. A Bachelor's in Nutrition and Dietetics plus RD certification or eligibility and Missouri licensure is required.