Registered Dietitian - Cox South

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Dietitian to manage medical nutrition therapy across patient care. You will lead a nutrition care plan, collaborate with the care team, and ensure adherence to professional standards.

Responsibilities include delivering nutrition interventions, supervising interns, and contributing to quality improvement and education initiatives for patients and staff nationally recognized for workplace excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University Program.
• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field; graduate after January 2024.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of The Nutrition Care Process.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients per standards.
• Lead care team in development and implementation of nutrition plan of care.
• Communicate with patients and health care team in a timely, professional manner.
• Provide guidance in The Nutrition Care Process and manage nutrition therapy per provider orders.
• Evaluate nutrition therapies for quality and safety with other professionals.
• Precept Dietetic Interns.
• Assist in quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employees and community.

Skills

Reading, writing, math

Effective communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1081 Nutrition Therapy SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

• Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

• Responsible for all aspects of The Nutrition Care Process.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in accordance with The Dietitian Practice Act and National Standards of Care as identified by professional Dietetic and Nutrition Support Organizations.
• Implement appropriate patient centered nutrition interventions and goals.
• Leads the patient care team in development and implementation of nutrition plan of care.
• Communicate with patients, patient family members and other members of the health care team in a timely, professional and effective manner.
• Provide guidance in The Nutrition Care Process and manage per Provider ordered protocols the delivery of Medical Nutrition Therapy including the provision of specialized nutrition support (enteral and parenteral nutrition).
• Evaluate systematically the quality, safety, appropriateness and effectiveness of specialized nutrition therapies in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Precept Dietetic Interns.
• Assist in quality improvement initiatives to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employee and community audiences.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University Program
• Required: Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field; graduate after January 2024

Experience

• Preferred: 1-2 years clinical experience
• Preferred: Experience in application of Nutrition Diagnostics and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam
• Preferred: Experience in provision of specialized nutrition support

Skills

• Reading, writing, mathematic calculations pertinent to position, computer skills
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups
• Able to follow direction and work congenially as a team player
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Registered Dietitian with applicable State Licensure
• Required: Maintains Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Required: Maintains applicable State Licensure
• Preferred: Board certification in advanced specialty practice

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non‑clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you’re about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That’s why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.