Bariatric Dietitian — Pre & Post-Op Nutrition

Palomar Health Medical Group; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Palomar Health Medical Group seeks a part-time Registered Dietitian to deliver comprehensive nutrition care for bariatric patients in Poway. You will assess patients, conduct pre-surgical evaluations, and plan post-operative nutrition with a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide counseling, monitor supplementation, document plans, and lead patient education sessions to support long-term outcomes. Strong English, software skills, and CA RD eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree and registration eligibility status with CDR.
• Registered Dietitian license required by California.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nutrition assessment of patients.
• Conduct pre-surgical evaluations for candidates.
• Provide pre-surgical dietary consultations for successful surgery.
• Review clinical data to formulate nutrition care plans.
• Provide post-surgical nutrition consultations and monitor dietary progress.
• Lead patient education sessions and support groups.
• Document nutrition care plans and communicate with care team.

Skills

English proficiency

Keyboarding

Internet

Email

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

CDR registration eligibility

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Palomar Health Medical Group seeks a part-time Registered Dietitian to deliver comprehensive nutrition care for bariatric patients in Poway. You will assess patients, conduct pre-surgical evaluations, and plan post-operative nutrition with a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide counseling, monitor supplementation, document plans, and lead patient education sessions to support long-term outcomes. Strong English, software skills, and CA RD eligibility are required.