Lifestyle Health Dietitian

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Mandeville, LA

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About The Position

The Lifestyle Health Dietitian serves as an integral member of St. Tammany Health System's Lifestyle Health Program, supporting its mission to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care focused on wellness, prevention, and chronic disease management. The position provides evidence-based nutrition counseling, health coaching, and lifestyle medicine interventions for patients seeking to improve overall health, manage weight, prevent disease progression, and achieve sustainable behavior change.

The Lifestyle Health Dietitian collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health specialists, fitness professionals, and community wellness partners to improve patient outcomes and support the health and well-being of the communities served by St. Tammany Health System.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
• At least two years of clinical nutrition counseling experience.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Louisiana.
• Extensive knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based nutrition guidelines.
• Understanding of lifestyle medicine principles and chronic disease prevention strategies.
• Strong patient counseling and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret clinical and quality outcome data.
• Good physical health; able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to work with a moderate level of noise.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ambulatory care, weight management, population health, or preventive medicine.
• Experience utilizing motivational interviewing and behavior change methodologies.
• Certification in Lifestyle Medicine, Health Coaching, or Diabetes Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling, health coaching, and lifestyle medicine interventions.
• Support patients in improving overall health, managing weight, preventing disease progression, and achieving sustainable behavior change.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health specialists, fitness professionals, and community wellness partners to improve patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time