Clinical Dietitian & Nutritionist — MNT Specialist

Lake Cumberland Home Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Purchase District Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist/Dietitian for a full-time role at the Paducah-McCracken County Health Center. You will perform moderate to complex nutrition case management, provide physician-prescribed dietary counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in clinic and community settings.

Eligible candidates must hold a Kentucky RD or CN license, with no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Licensure as RD or CN licensed in Kentucky (KRS 310.xx).
• No prior experience required.
• Must maintain licensure and annual updates.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status and develop MNT care plans.
• Provide individual and group nutrition counseling.
• Implement physician-prescribed dietary regimens.
• Interpret nutrition research and provide consultation to staff.
• Maintain documentation per policy and guidelines.
• Obtain and maintain NPI number for MNT reimbursement.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

MNT

Healthcare communication

Education

KY RD or CN licensure

Job description

Purchase District Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist/Dietitian for a full-time role at the Paducah-McCracken County Health Center. You will perform moderate to complex nutrition case management, provide physician-prescribed dietary counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in clinic and community settings.

Eligible candidates must hold a Kentucky RD or CN license, with no prior experience required.