Clinical Dietitian at Lifepoint Health, Muscle Shoals, AL
Clinical Dietitian at Lifepoint Health in Muscle Shoals, AL. Full-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Your experience matters
North Alabama Shoals Hospital 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 expertise, compassion, and dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
This Clinical Dietitian role offers the independence to manage your daily responsibilities and schedule while collaborating closely with the Food Service Director, department managers, clinical staff, and patients throughout the hospital. You’ll join a supportive environment that values initiative, professional judgment, and teamwork, with a primarily weekday schedule and limited weekend coverage planned in advance.
How you’ll contribute
A Clinical Dietitian who excels in this role:
- Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments and develops individualized nutrition plans based on each patient’s needs.
- Approves menus, including therapeutic and modified diets, to promote appropriate nutrition and support quality patient care.
- Educates and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation, and sound nutritional principles.
- Collaborates with department managers, clinical staff, leadership, and the Food Service Director to address patients’ nutritional needs.
- Contributes nutrition expertise to the development and implementation of interdisciplinary patient care plans.
- Monitors Dietary Services performance improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities to enhance quality and outcomes.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation related to nutritional assessments, recommendations, and patient education.
- Independently prioritizes responsibilities and manages daily activities with minimal oversight.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a confident, self-directed Clinical Dietitian who is comfortable working independently while building collaborative relationships with patients, department staff, managers, and hospital leadership. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient with numbers, and able to manage competing priorities with sound professional judgment.
Additional requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of three years of dietary experience in a healthcare facility, with an emphasis on nutritional assessment and planning.
- Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), or similar qualifying credential, and licensure as required by the state of practice.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction while remaining engaged with the broader care team.
- Willingness to work flexible hours when patient or departmental needs require.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility as needed. Approximately one weekend shift per month is expected, with the schedule established in advance.
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 full-time position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; paid family leave; and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Employee Well-Being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs, and other well-being resources.
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities across the Lifepoint Health network.
- Predictable Scheduling: A primarily Monday through Friday schedule that supports work-life balance, with limited weekend coverage planned in advance.
- Professional Autonomy: The opportunity to independently manage your responsibilities and apply your clinical expertise while remaining connected to a collaborative hospital team.
- Meaningful Impact: A highly visible role that supports patients, families, clinical teams, and hospital-wide quality initiatives.
More about North Alabama Shoals Hospital
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 178-bed hospital located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone, your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
“North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”