Dietitian Clinical (Part Time)
Listed compensation
$52k-$78k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Advertisement Closes
- 10/26/2026 (11:59 PM ET) req82035
- Dietitian Clinical (Part Time)
- Pay Grade 15
Salary
$4,309.60 - $6,464.48 Monthly
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A
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- Hiring Agency
- General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: 926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
Description
The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.
We are currently seeking a Part-time Dietitian Clinical at our facility. Join our team if you want to give back to those who have given so much for our Country. Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assisting them by:
- Conducts detailed nutritional assessments.
- Prepares diet histories and evaluations of resident food patterns.
- Documents nutritional care plans and makes written evaluations.
- Participates in teams meetings.
The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.
This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint- supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
Experience, Training, or Skills: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a dietitian by the Ky. Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists bdn.ky.gov.
Must be registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association. cdrnet.org Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a food service setting
Probationary Period
- This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
- If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Katie Burgett at katie.burgett@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Key Responsibilities
The dietitian will conduct detailed nutritional assessments and prepare diet histories for residents. They are also responsible for documenting nutritional care plans and participating in team meetings to support resident health.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a dietitian by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists. Additionally, registration as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 46 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 24% have no call, 67% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in clinical nutrition (dietitian) | ranked against 3,096 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $52k–$78k | Clinical Nutrition median $79k (middle half $70k–$87k)198 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Kentucky | 53 active | 3,119 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 24% no call · 67% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dietitian Clinical (Part Time) at Kentucky Personnel Cabinet a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,096 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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- No call
- On-site
Living in Hanson
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $263k
- Median resident rent
- $950/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.