Clinical Dietitian: Patient-Centered Medical Nutrition

Truman Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Centers' University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy across acute, ambulatory and long‑term care settings, assessing needs and building personalized care plans.

You’ll educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians and nurses, participate in teaching and community outreach, and document progress in electronic health records.

Qualifications

• BS in Dietetics from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics‑approved program.
• Registered Dietitian in Missouri with active membership.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop personalized care plans for patients in Acute, Ambulatory, and Long-Term Care settings.
• Educate patients and families about medical nutrition therapy, diet modifications, and long-term healthy eating habits.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support overall patient care goals.
• Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and allied health professionals through hands-on teaching and consultation.
• Participate in community outreach programs — sharing your expertise to promote better health beyond the hospital walls.
• Document care plans and progress notes in electronic health records.
• Use your knowledge to create patient education materials and support group teaching sessions when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Truman Medical Centers' University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy across acute, ambulatory and long‑term care settings, assessing needs and building personalized care plans.

You’ll educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians and nurses, participate in teaching and community outreach, and document progress in electronic health records.