Dietitian - Bolivar, TN
Company: STI
Location: Bolivar
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Dietitian Bolivar, TN 12 Months MUST BE LICENSED AS A REGISTERED
DIETITIAN. Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited
college or university with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics,
nutrition, home economics (food), or closely related field and
experience equivalent to three years of professional dietetics work
including at least one year of experience as a registered
dietitian. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional
graduate coursework in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food)
or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the
required non-specialized experience. Job Overview: Under general
supervision, is responsible for professional dietetics works. Plans
therapeutic diets and menus for a State facility and administers
medical nutrition therapy to prevent and treat diseases and health
conditions. Serves as a consultant to medical and nursing staff.
Assesses/analyzes data from medical records (e.g., medical
diagnoses, medical/nutrition history, food intake records,
anthropometric data, laboratory results), and other relevant
documentation to make recommendations for maintaining or improving
nutritional status. Assesses nutritional needs, dietary regimens,
and current medical treatment to develop and implement nutrition
care plans and provide nutritional counseling. Calculates weight
range, body mass index (BMI) and nutritional needs (e.g., daily
caloric intake, proteins, fluids, and other needed nutrients) as
necessary to establish nutrition care plans. Checks the caloric and
nutrient content (e.g., protein, vitamins, and minerals) of foods
on individual menus and/or facility menus to determine adjustments
needed to meet clients' therapeutic needs.
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