Registered Dietitian - Kentucky Bariatric Institute

Your experience matters

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative nutrition education and counseling for bariatric surgery patients.
• Deliver nutrition counseling and support for medical weight loss and select general surgery patients.
• Facilitate nutrition education in both individual and group settings, including in-person and virtual appointments.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition recommendations as needed to support treatment goals.
• Document patient encounters and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in and support patient support groups by providing education, guidance, and encouragement.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health professionals, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promote whole-food nutrition, healthy eating behaviors, and sustainable lifestyle habits that support long-term weight management and overall health.
• Assist with development and maintenance of patient education materials and program resources.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and other program initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Kentucky required.
• Experience in bariatric, weight management, or clinical nutrition preferred.
• Strong communication, counseling, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.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.