Clinical Dietitian - UH Lakewood - PRN

University Health KC; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Health KC is seeking a Clinical Dietitian in Lee's Summit, Missouri, to provide nutrition assessments and care plans for patients in various settings. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and registration as a Clinical Dietitian in Missouri. You'll collaborate with care teams, educate patients, and contribute to community outreach programs.

This part-time position (4 hours/week) offers the opportunity to influence patient recovery while being part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered as a Clinical Dietitian in Missouri, maintaining an active registry.
• 2+ years of experience in clinical or community dietetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop personalized care plans.
• Educate patients and families about medical nutrition therapy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams on patient care.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Solid written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to speak confidently

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Registered as a Clinical Dietitian in Missouri

Job description

Overview

Clinical Dietitian – Fueling Health, One Patient at a Time. Clinical Dietitian - UH Lakewood - PRN. 101 Truman Medical Center. UH Lakewood Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Details

Department: Clinical Nutritional Therapy UHTMC

Position Type: Part time

Work Schedule: varied

Hours Per Week: 4

What You’ll Do

• 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 knowledge to create patient education materials and support group teaching sessions when needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or a related field from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics-approved institution.
• Registered as a Clinical Dietitian in the state of Missouri — must maintain active registry to remain employed.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for patient interviews, counseling, and team collaboration.
• Solid written communication skills for documentation, reports, and educational content.
• Comfort using computers for data entry, charting, and teaching materials.
• Ability to speak confidently to both small and large groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.
• Access to reliable transportation to visit corporate and community locations.

Preferred (But Not Required)

• 2+ years of experience in clinical or community dietetics.
• Experience with group teaching across different age and learning levels.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• You"ll play a critical role in patient recovery and wellness journeys.
• You’ll get to combine clinical care, education, and community outreach in one impactful role.
• You"ll be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that values your expertise.
• You’ll help shape a healthier community — one person, one plate, one presentation at a time.

Additional

Passionate about nutrition, science, and people? Let’s turn that passion into purpose. Apply today and bring your skills to a team that’s redefining what care looks like — inside and outside the hospital.