Clinical Dietitian

At BJC HealthCare, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Clinical Dietitian to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and the ability to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive nutrition care. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for assessing patient nutritional needs, developing meal plans, and providing patient and family education.The successful candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in dietetics or a related field, as well as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition to these qualifications, we are looking for a candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities: • Develop individualized nutrition care plans and meal plans for patients • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition care plans • Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families • Maintain records of patient assessments, care plans, and progress • Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate nutrition care and ensure quality of care • Participate in research and development projects related to dietetics and nutrition • Keep up to date with the latest research and developments in nutrition and dietetics • Educate the public on nutrition and health topics in the community • Represent BJC HealthCare at health-related events and conferences

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Clinical Dietitian in St. Louis, MO, USA is $52,000 to $80,000 per year. This range includes salaries for those with entry-level positions as well as those with more experience and higher levels of responsibility.

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, serving metro St. Louis, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. In 1993, Barnes-Jewish Inc., an urban, academic medical center affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine; and Christian Health Services, a suburban community hospital network, merge to form BJC Health System.