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Clinical Dietitian

SSM Health · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role provides telephonic nutrition support. How do you build a relationship with a patient you never meet in person?

What they are checking: Connecting with patients by phone well enough to change their habits, which the role depends on.

How do you work with primary care providers, nurses and social workers on a patient's care?

What they are checking: Collaboration within a care team, which the posting names directly.

Tell me about a time a patient made a lasting change because of your work.

What they are checking: Evidence that they can drive long-term change, which the posting highlights.

How do you stay current on nutrition guidelines for chronic conditions?

What they are checking: Ongoing learning, which keeps advice accurate and evidence-based.

What would you do

How do you counsel a patient with diabetes who says they've tried everything and nothing works?

What they are checking: Using motivational approaches to find small, realistic changes rather than repeating standard advice.

A patient says they can't afford healthy food. How do you help?

What they are checking: Recognizing social needs and connecting patients to resources with the social worker.

About the work

Walk me through a nutrition assessment for a patient with heart failure over the phone.

What they are checking: Gathering diet, weight and symptom information without a physical exam and building a usable plan.

How do you measure whether your nutrition interventions are working?

What they are checking: Tracking outcomes like weight, A1c or readmissions, which matter in value-based care.

What do you know about value-based care, and how does nutrition fit into it?

What they are checking: Understanding how prevention and chronic disease management reduce costs and improve health.

How do you document your phone visits?

What they are checking: Clear documentation that meets care standards and supports the team.

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The full job description

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It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health West Beltline Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. As a Clinical Dietitian you will provide telephonic nutrition support, partnering closely with primary care providers, nurses, and social workers to help individuals manage conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, weight concerns, and specialized nutritional needs. This role will allow you to build meaningful relationships and see the long-term impact of your interventions. Department: Value Based Care Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, everyday. Job Summary: Provides comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and/or residents and evaluates effectiveness of treatments. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Directs the nutritional care of patients and/or residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient and /or resident nutrition needs and customer satisfaction are met. • Adheres to all care standards from federal, state and Joint Commission standards for delivery of nutrition care. Monitors patient progress, reassesses and makes adjustments to care plan as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning and assists the patient and family with education and resources needed. • Collaborates with and advises physicians, nurses, therapists and other care providers regarding issues related to patient nutritional care. Actively participates in care coordination meetings. • Identifies patients needing nutrition education and initiates the education process by assessing educational needs and identifying resources for on-going nutrition care. Considers age, cultural practices, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations. Involves patient family/significant other in education. Selects, adapts and develops nutrition education materials and techniques to accomplish patient goals. • Contributes to the nutrition education experiences of medical residents, nurses, pharmacists or other interested parties as requested. • Provides nutrition information and education to community by presenting nutrition education programs that are planned, factual, appropriate for audience and of appropriate length. Handouts/audiovisual aides are used when suitable • Remains up to date on advances in nutrition and diet therapy through continuing education to possess most up-to-date knowledge of meet clients' needs. Provides input and recommendations to revise clinical guidelines and or procurement of educational materials to assure best practices. • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field EXPERIENCE • No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking. • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. • Frequent keyboard use/data entry. • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping. • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. • Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. • Occasional driving. • Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) • And • Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) • Or • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) State of Work Location: Missouri • Dietitians - Missouri Division of Professional Registration • And • Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) • Or • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) State of Work Location: Oklahoma • Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) • Or • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) • And • Licensed Dietitian - Oklahoma Medical Board • Or • Provisional Licensed Dietitian - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin • Dietitian - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services • And • Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) • Or • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 8149000069 Value Based Care Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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