Clinical Dietitian PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas

Schedule: PRN | As Needed | Holiday Coverage Needed |

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Dietitian joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Nashville, Tennessee.

How you'll contribute

A Clinical Dietician who excels in this role:

• 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.

Additional Duties include:

• 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degrees or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field in addition to:

• Credentials/Licensure: Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; state license/certification if required.

• Experience: Prior acute-care experience preferred.

• Skills: 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.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing [email protected].

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.