Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

CoxHealth

7 days ago

Springfield, MissouriFull TimeClinical Nutrition

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CoxHealth as a Registered Dietitian – $10K Sign-On Bonus in Springfield, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in accordance with The Dietitian Practice Act and National Sta.

Implement appropriate patient centered nutrition interventions and goals.

Provide guidance in The Nutrition Care Process and manage per Provider ordered protocols the delivery of Med.

Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employee and community audiences.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $10,000.

Relocation assistance: $3,000.

10 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri.

Key Skills

Medical nutrition therapyNutrition care processEnteral nutritionParenteral nutritionNutrition diagnosticsNutrition focused physical examPatient careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary communicationQuality improvementPreceptingEducational program developmentComputer skillsMathematical calculations

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in nutrition or a related field, along with Registered Dietitian status and applicable state licensure. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of clinical experience and expertise in specialized nutrition support.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy at CoxHealth a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context

This Clinical Nutrition position at CoxHealth is open to dietitian candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Springfield, Missouri.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical nutrition therapy, Nutrition care process, Enteral nutrition, Parenteral nutrition, Nutrition diagnostics, Nutrition focused physical exam, Patient care, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Nutrition role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Dietitian is responsible for managing the nutrition care process and providing medical nutrition therapy to patients. They also lead the patient care team in developing nutrition plans and precepting dietetic interns.

Benefits package: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus, 80 hours front-loaded PTO, Relocation bonus up to $3,000, $1.00 Certification pay, Career Ladder, Bonus eligible up to $5,000, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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