Clinical Dietitian — Nutrition Therapy & Education Leader

ADCES Connect; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital seeks a Clinical Dietitian to plan, implement and monitor nutrition therapy for diverse patient populations. You will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans and collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and the broader health team to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.

You will also provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families, and contribute to community outreach on healthy dietary practices.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Dietitian in Kentucky and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Experience in clinical nutrition therapy and patient-centered care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and implements nutritional therapy services for assigned populations.
• Assesses nutritional status and develops patient care plans; collaborates with physicians, nursing and pharmacy.

Education

Licensed Dietitian in Kentucky

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital seeks a Clinical Dietitian to plan, implement and monitor nutrition therapy for diverse patient populations. You will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans and collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and the broader health team to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.

You will also provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families, and contribute to community outreach on healthy dietary practices.