Rural Health Clinical Dietitian

Search Station; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 62,400 - 93,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ETO/EIB

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

On-Site Wellness Center

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Search Station is recruiting a Clinical Dietitian for a regional health center in Salina, KS. You will provide medical nutrition therapy in an acute care setting as part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering nutrition education to patients, families, and hospital staff.

The role requires RD credentials with Kansas licensure; a master's in nutrition is preferred for those completing coursework after Jan 1, 2024.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with RD credential (CDR) required.
• Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics preferred for candidates with post-2024 coursework.
• Complete CDR-accredited internship and have ability to sit for the exam.
• Registration-eligible or registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Current Kansas licensure as a Dietitian required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients of all ages in acute care.
• Deliver nutrition education to patients and families.
• Provide nutrition education and consultation to hospital staff.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutrition education delivery

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient/family education

All-ages patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (preferred)

CDR-accredited dietetics internship

Registered Dietitian credential or eligible

Kansas Dietitian licensure

Job description

Rural Health Clinical Dietitian

Job Title: Rural Health Clinical Dietitian

Industry: Healthcare / Health Services

Work Setting: Hospital | Acute Care

Job City: Salina, Kansas

Country: United States

Work Location: On-Site

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $62,400 – $93,600 base salary

Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate

About the Opportunity

Search Station is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client — a regional health center in Salina, Kansas seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy in an acute care setting. This is a full-time opportunity working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, delivering nutrition education to patients, families, and hospital staff across all age groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) — required


• Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics for candidates completing coursework after January 1, 2024 — highly preferred


• Completion of a CDR-accredited dietetics internship with approval to sit for the registration exam — required


• Registration-eligible or registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — preferred


• Current Dietitian licensure with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services — required

Scope of Work

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients of all ages in the acute care setting


• Deliver nutrition education to patients and families


• Provide nutrition-related education and consultation to hospital staff


• Work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Benefits

• Earned Time Off (ETO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Forgiveness Program


• Holiday Pay and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• On-Site Fitness Center and Wellness Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Leadership Growth Opportunities

Good to Know

• Entry-level friendly — less than 1 year of experience required, a great fit for new RDs


• Rural health setting offers broad clinical exposure across all patient age groups


• Relocation assistance possible for the ideal candidate


• Comprehensive benefits package including student loan forgiveness — a strong draw for early-career RDs

Occasional travel required