Clinical Dietitian

We have a great Fulltime Clinical Dietitian opportunity!!!

Advanced Care Hospital of Montana in Billings, Montana is a freestanding critical care and inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing advanced interdisciplinary care to patients with critical, complex, and recovery-focused medical needs. As the region’s leading specialty hospital, we care for individuals who have survived serious illness, trauma, or surgery but require extended recovery time and a higher level of medical attention than typically provided in a traditional hospital setting.

Our dual mission includes both long-term acute care and comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation. We offer specialized services such as ventilator weaning and respiratory therapy, cardiac monitoring and recovery, complex wound and infection treatment, and intensive rehabilitation for patients regaining strength, mobility, and independence after prolonged ICU stays.

Our rehabilitation program includes Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), tailored to each patient’s unique goals for recovery. With all private rooms and a highly skilled team—including physicians, ICU/critical care nurses and respiratory therapists, —we deliver individualized, compassionate care that supports both medical stability and functional progress.

Advanced Care Hospital of Montana is Joint Commission accredited and nationally recognized for quality care. We proudly serve patients and families from across Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota, offering a healing environment where progress is measured not just in milestones—but in moments of regained independence.

Join a dedicated interdisciplinary team where your expertise will truly make an impact.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our dynamic team and support the nutritional needs of patients in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing medical nutrition therapy for patients with complex medical conditions. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patients’ nutritional status through clinical data, medical history, and physical examination.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans in accordance with physician orders and patient goals.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, caregivers, and staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Why Join Us:

• Collaborative, team-based care environment
• Opportunities for continuing education and career growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive leadership and mission-driven culture
• Be a part of a hospital that consistently ranks high in-patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program 

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Required Skills:

• Current Dietitian license required or certified by the Commission on Dietetics, as required by state.
• One year of experience in the care of patients in hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to utilize the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. 

Coordinates the preparation and serving of meals, in collaboration with the Food Services Manager, based on general or special diets. Specifies dietary requirements for patients with special restrictions or nutritional needs.  Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.