Clinical Dietitian

Registered Clinical Dietitian
Full-time Monday to Friday

Your experience matters 

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Clinical Dietitian joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve

Job Summary:

Provides clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination. Oversees menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards. Actively supports regulatory survey readiness and on-site survey activities to ensure compliance.

How you'll contribute:

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What were looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field required.
• Credentials/Licensure: License: Dietician licensed in the State of Washington 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.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

   

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 & vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees

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

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

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical & financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, mental health services, discount programs & more.

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning & career advancement opportunities

• Flexible schedule: Flexing of time

EEOC Statement

"The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Rehab Hospital of Montana 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.