Lead Clinical Dietitian

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Lead Clinical Dietitian, where you will mentor a dedicated team while providing essential medical nutrition therapy to patients and the community. This role emphasizes ensuring high patient satisfaction and regulatory compliance while fostering professional growth within the department. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in clinical nutrition. If you're passionate about supporting clinical excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of a growing family dedicated to health and wellness.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Company Paid Maternity Leave

Company Paid Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plans with Company Match

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Clinical Dietitian.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Mentor the Clinical Nutrition team and provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource use.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Patient Satisfaction

Regulatory Compliance

Public Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree in Nutrition (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description:

Lead Clinical Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition

$25,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates!

Full-time, first shift

Job Description:

The Lead Clinical Dietitian acts as a mentor for the Clinical Nutrition team, in addition to the clinical dietitian responsibilities which include, but not limited to, providing medical nutrition therapy to patients, employees, and the community. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources. The Lead Clinical Dietitian will perform additional necessary tasks to support the daily function and professional growth of the department and staff.

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the state of practice (must obtain within 3 months of hire)

• 5 years of experience as Clinical Dietitian

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited university or college approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

• 1 year experience as a registered dietitian in an acute care setting preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement plans with company match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.