Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health • Louisville, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and implements nutritional therapy services for assigned patient populations within a behavioral health setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Kentucky
• Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-stress healthcare environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Clinical nutrition experience preferred, particularly in behavioral health or acute care settings

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient nutritional status and identifies individual dietary needs
• Develops, implements, and monitors patient-specific nutrition care plans
• Evaluates patient responses to nutrition interventions and adjusts plans accordingly
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate medical nutrition therapy
• Partners with departmental leadership to ensure nutritionally appropriate menus, food selections, and services for patients and visitors
• Provides education, training, and counseling to patients, staff, and community members on topics such as eating disorders, weight management, and therapeutic diets
• Supports organizational initiatives related to nutrition, wellness, and patient outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level