- Salary
- $30 – $45/hr
- Location
- Salina, Kansas, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Master
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Job Title: Clinical Dietitian (Rural Health / Acute Care)
Compensation & Incentive Package:
- Hourly Pay Range: $30.00 – $45.00 / hour.
- Annual Salary Equivalent: $62,000 – $93,000 / year (based on full-time hours and experience).
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 relocation allowance available to assist with relocation costs (details discussed during the interview process).
Job Summary:
We are seeking a knowledgeable, patient-focused Clinical Dietitian to join our rural health healthcare team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to acute care patients across all age groups. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to assess nutritional needs, design tailored care plans, and deliver vital nutrition education to patients, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy: Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, diagnose nutritional risk, and formulate evidence-based intervention plans for acute care inpatients and outpatient clinic visits.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary clinical rounds, consulting with physicians, nursing staff, and therapies to optimize clinical outcomes.
- Education & Counseling: Deliver clear, practical dietary education and nutritional counseling to patients, family members, and facility staff.
- Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical record (EMR) documentation according to established standards of practice and regulatory guidelines.
- Departmental Support: Assist in developing clinical protocols, reviewing hospital menu compliance, and supporting quality-improvement initiatives.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications:
Education & Credentials:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field.
- Graduate Degree: A Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is highly preferred (and aligned with updated Commission on Dietetic Registration guidelines).
- CDR Registration: Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or registration-eligible with approval to sit for the examination.
- Dietetic Internship: Successful completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetics internship program.
- State Licensure: Active State Licensed Dietitian credential (or eligibility to obtain state licensure prior to start date) [Required].
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package:
We offer a robust, competitive benefits package designed to support health, career advancement, and personal well-being:
- Time Off: Earned Time Off (ETO), Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and Paid Holidays.
- Health & Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage plus Group Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Disability & Assistance: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, plus Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Retirement & Wealth: 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer options, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and ETO Sell-Back/Donation funds.
- Education & Growth: Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness Program options, educational funding, and leadership development pathways.
- Perks & Discounts: Onsite Fitness Center, pharmacy/payroll deduction discounts, wellness programs, and college partnership tuition discounts.
Skills
EMRCompliance
