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Georgetown, Kentucky

Registered Dietitian

Dietitian 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Your Experience Matters

Centerpoint - Georgetown Kentucky Bariatrics Institute is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Dietitian joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why Join Us

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...

What We’re Looking For

A Registered Dietitian who excels in this role provides nutrition assessment, education, and counseling to bariatric surgery, medical weight loss, and select general surgery patients. The RD works collaboratively with providers and staff to promote evidence-based nutrition practices and sustainable lifestyle changes that support long-term patient success.

How you’ll contribute

  • 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.

Schedule: Full Time / Day

EEOC Statement

Centerpoint - Georgetown Kentucky Bariatrics Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer Centerpoint - Georgetown Kentucky Bariatrics Institute is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will conduct nutrition assessments and provide counseling for bariatric and medical weight loss patients. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and facilitate patient education in both individual and group settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and a valid Kentucky state license. Previous experience in bariatric, weight management, or clinical nutrition is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Bariatric nutritionElectronic medical record documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationCare planning

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 38% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian at Lifepoint Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,187 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
65% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Georgetown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,567/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401K Benefits
Competitive Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance