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CLIN DIETITIAN

Covenant Health

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Compensation
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Location
Knoxville, TN
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current CDR RegistrationTennessee Dietitian License

Job overview

The Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Rehab monitors nutritional care, manages physician-ordered therapeutic diets, provides nutritional education, and coordinates diet office activities. The role includes assessing patients, preparing and adapting diets, documenting care, and educating patients and clinical staff. It is a PRN/OCC position with variable hours and shifts at Parkwest Medical Center.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nutritional CareNutritional AssessmentTherapeutic Diet ManagementPatient Nutrition EducationDiet Adaptation

Qualifications

One Year ADA Approved Experience or MS Nutrition Plus Six MonthsCurrent CDR RegistrationTennessee Dietitian License

Full job description

Overview

Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Rehab

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary:

Monitors nutritional care, manages physician ordered therapeutic diets and provides nutritional education to patients. Directs, supervises and coordinates diet office activities.

Responsibilities

  • Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.

  • Performs nutritional assessments as determined. Requests patient food preferences and prepares patient diets on a daily basis.

  • Attends health care team meetings regularly to discuss patient care needs.

  • Educates patients on long term nutritional care through individual discussions, group classes and community speaking engagements.

  • Writes modified diets and coordinates diet adaptations with house menus. Charts diets in medical records.

  • Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel.

  • Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

  • Maintains department records, reports and files as required.

  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

  • Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year ADA approved experience or MS Nutrition plus six (6) months ADA approved experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Must hold current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the c redentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must hold current license from the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards.

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Job Title CLIN DIETITIAN

ID 4702802

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name CARDIAC REHAB

How this job compares

Set against the 2,496 open Clinical Dietitian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Tennessee median$60–75K/yr31 salary ranges
  • US median$30–40/hr954 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Clinical Dietitian jobs in Tennessee and 2,496 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Clinical Dietitian postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (255 postings).
Education
425 of the 2,496 open Clinical Dietitian jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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