Registered Dietitian

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Maternity and Paternity

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy to patients, staff, and community members within a full-time Clinical Nutrition role.

The position includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, with standard 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. hours and on-site work in Kentucky. Licensure, CDR registration, and ACEND‑accredited education are required or pursued. Opportunities for growth exist within Nutrition Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from ACEND‑approved program.
• CDR registration or registry eligible (within 6 months of hire).
• Licensed Dietitian in the practice state (within 3 months of hire).
• Preferred: Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics from ACEND‑accredited program.
• Preferred: at least 1 year as a Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients, employees, and the community.
• Ensure patient satisfaction and high-quality care.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and effective resource use.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics (preferred)

Licensed Dietitian (state licensure)

CDR registration or registry eligible

Job description

Summary

Registered Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Full-Time 8a - 4:30p

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to patients, employees, and the community in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Baptist Health. This position ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor'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).
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registry eligible (must obtain within 6 months ofhire).
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of practice (must obtain within 3 months of hire or within 3 months after obtainingcredentials).

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).
• At least one year experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.