Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health • Saint Louis, MO

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, a new standalone 50-bed, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, is a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in St. Louis who need continued care to recover completely. This role provides clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination. It also oversees menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards, and actively supports regulatory survey readiness and on-site survey activities to ensure 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

• 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.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, case management, and Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes and experience.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and policy updates related to clinical nutrition and food service operations.
• Maintains patient safety and privacy; follows infection prevention and allergen-control practices.

What This Job Offers

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