Position Overview The Senior Clinical Dietitian (8‑10 years of experience) will lead nutrition therapy programs, provide expert consults, and mentor junior dietitians within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans for acute and chronic patients.
- Oversee and optimize enteral and parenteral nutrition support, ensuring compliance with evidence‑based guidelines.
- Lead the Nutrition Support Team, coordinating with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing staff.
- Provide education and training to staff on nutrition best practices and emerging research.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to policy development.
- Review and approve nutrition orders, monitoring outcomes and adjusting interventions as needed.
- Serve as a resource for complex cases, including metabolic disorders and critical care nutrition.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
- Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) credential preferred.
- Active state dietetic registration (RD/RDN) and at least 8 years of clinical dietetics experience.

Core Skills

- Expertise in clinical nutrition, enteral/parenteral therapy, and medical nutrition therapy.




- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and nutrition software.

Work Schedule

- Rotational shifts required; candidates must be willing to work varied hours, including nights and weekends.

Founded in 1999 in Trichy by a group of first-generation doctors, Kauvery was built on a simple belief, do what is right for the patient, always. That principle still guides how we work every day, with ethical, transparent care, honest conversations, and a commitment to help patients and families feel informed and supported, never alone. We believe high-quality healthcare should be accessible without compromise, balancing advanced medical expertise with compassion and cost-effective care.

As we’ve grown, we’ve stayed rooted in purpose, focusing not only on treating illness, but also on wellness, prevention, and healing in the fullest sense. Across our hospitals, we work to create spaces that feel warm, modern, and welcoming, where people feel secure, respected, and genuinely cared for. If you’re looking for a workplace where clinical excellence and human kindness go hand in hand, you’ll feel at home at Kauvery.

📌 Senior Clinical Dietitian (Salem)
🏢 Kauvery Hospital
📍 Salem