Clinical Dietitian NonExempt

Lifepoint Health • Madison, WI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Madison, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients. This role involves assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination. The dietitian will also oversee menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards, and actively support regulatory survey readiness and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State license/certification if required.
• Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning.
• Clear documentation.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and allergen management.
• Effective teaching/presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• Survey readiness and compliance awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Prior acute-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination.
• Oversee menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards.
• Actively support regulatory survey readiness and on-site survey activities to ensure compliance.
• Participate in the survey process: guide staff on conduct and disclosure, maintain an on-site presence with surveyors, coordinate timely information requests, and initiate corrective action during surveys as appropriate; collaborate with hospital departments to develop plans of correction.
• Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients; prioritize high-risk referrals per policy.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning) in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
• Provide oversight of the menu management process to align offerings with therapeutic diet orders and patient needs.
• Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets, food allergens, and related topics; serve as a subject-matter resource.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, case management, and Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes and experience.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and policy updates related to clinical nutrition and food service operations.
• Maintain patient safety and privacy; follows infection prevention and allergen-control practices.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

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