Clinical Dietitian- Remote

Lifepoint Health • Louisville, KY

4d • Remote

About The Position

As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®. A Clinical Dietitian will assess patients' nutritional status, develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans, and educate patients and their families. A Dietitian will work closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to improve clinical outcomes and support patient recovery by creating meal plans, implementing nutritional therapy services for assigned patient populations within a behavioral health setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of clinical nutrition experience in behavioral health or acute care settings required.
• Active Dietitian license in the candidate's state of residence required.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional and dietary assessments by reviewing medical histories, lab results, and patient interviews.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level