CoxHealth

Hospital network with clinics and ERs

Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

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Full-timeSpringfield, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university program is required.
A master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field is required; candidates must have graduated after January 2024.
Registration as a Registered Dietitian with applicable state licensure is required.
Maintain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Maintain applicable state licensure.
Read, write, and perform mathematical calculations pertinent to the position, and use computer skills.
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
Follow direction and work congenially as a team player.
Stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the Nutrition Care Process.
Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in accordance with the Dietitian Practice Act and national standards of care identified by professional dietetic and nutrition support organizations.
Implement appropriate patient-centered nutrition interventions and goals.
Lead the patient care team in developing and implementing nutrition plans of care.
Communicate with patients, patient family members, and other members of the health care team in a timely, professional, and effective manner.
Provide guidance in the Nutrition Care Process and manage delivery of Medical Nutrition Therapy under provider-ordered protocols, including specialized nutrition support through enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Systematically evaluate the quality, safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of specialized nutrition therapies in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Precept Dietetic Interns.
Assist with quality improvement initiatives supporting departmental and organizational goals.
Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employees, and community audiences.

Desired Qualifications

One to two years of clinical experience.
Experience applying Nutrition Diagnostics and performing Nutrition Focused Physical Exams.
Experience providing specialized nutrition support.
Board certification in advanced specialty practice.

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807






Department:

1081 Nutrition Therapy SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Responsible for all aspects of The Nutrition Care Process. Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in accordance with The Dietitian Practice Act and National Standards of Care as identified by professional Dietetic and Nutrition Support Organizations. Implement appropriate patient centered nutrition interventions and goals. Leads the patient care team in development and implementation of nutrition plan of care. Communicate with patients, patient family members and other members of the health care team in a timely, professional and effective manner. Provide guidance in The Nutrition Care Process and manage per Provider ordered protocols the delivery of Medical Nutrition Therapy including the provision of specialized nutrition support (enteral and parenteral nutrition). Evaluate systematically the quality, safety, appropriateness and effectiveness of specialized nutrition therapies in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Precept Dietetic Interns. Assist in quality improvement initiatives to support departmental and organizational goals. Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employee and community audiences./

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000Education: ▪ Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University Program ▪ Required: Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field; graduate after January 2024 Experience: ▪ Preferred: 1-2 years clinical experience ▪ Preferred: Experience in application of Nutrition Diagnostics and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam ▪ Preferred: Experience in provision of specialized nutrition support Skills: ▪ Reading, writing, mathematic calculations pertinent to position, computer skills ▪ Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups ▪ Able to follow direction and work congenially as a team player ▪ Able to stand for long periods of time Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Registered Dietitian with applicable State Licensure ▪ Required: Maintains Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ▪ Required: Maintains applicable State Licensure ▪ Preferred: Board certification in advanced specialty practice

About the Company

CoxHealth

Hospital network with clinics and ERs

CoxHealth operates as a regional health system with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five emergency rooms, and about 13,000 employees across southwest Missouri. It delivers a wide range of medical treatments and services through its network, coordinating primary, specialty, urgent, and hospital-based care to meet patient needs. The system’s care works by connecting hospitals, clinics, and ERs under one network to provide consistent, accessible health services and care pathways for patients. CoxHealth differentiates itself by being the area leader in health care and community involvement, leveraging a large regional footprint and a strong commitment to community health as part of its mission. Its goal is to improve the health of the communities it serves and to be the best for those who need care.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Springfield, MO
Founded: 1906

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