RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Centra Rehabilitation Hospital
Lynchburg, VA

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Earn a $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Schedule: Full Time Dayshift

Location: Centra Rehabilitation Hospital

Hourly Range: $30-$44

Your experience matters

 Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support the nutritional needs of patients receiving specialized inpatient rehabilitation care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new hospital and help establish a high-quality nutrition program from the ground up. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you will play an important role in supporting patient recovery, promoting positive outcomes, and helping patients reach their rehabilitation goals.

More about our team

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness.

How you'll contribute 

As a Registered Dietitian, you will provide nutritional expertise and support individualized patient care throughout the rehabilitation process. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal nutrition, support recovery, and enhance patient outcomes.

A Registered Dietitian who excels in this role:

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized nutrition care plans based on their medical conditions, treatment goals, and rehabilitation needs.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status, dietary intake, and response to nutrition interventions, adjusting care plans as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, and other clinical team members to address nutritional concerns and support coordinated patient care.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families to support recovery and promote healthy eating habits following discharge.
• Oversee patient menu management, including reviewing and approving menus, dietary substitutions, and special dietary needs.
• Ensure accurate transcription and implementation of patient diet orders in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of nutrition-related policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
• Monitor nutrition-related quality indicators and participate in performance improvement initiatives to support patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Maintain professional competency and remain current with applicable clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in dietetics or nutrition related field.  Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration 
• Experience: Previous experience in acute care setting, preferred.

About Us 

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient facility committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. 

EEOC Statement

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centra Behavioral Health Hospital 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.