Bilingual Primary Care Dietitian — Impactful Nutrition Care

Jobtome; Tieton (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

Generous PTO & holidays

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for clinic patients and WIC clients. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess nutrition needs, set goals, and deliver evidence-based care across conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The role requires a Master’s in Dietetics (or equivalent), RDN credential, WA Dietitian certification, and bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024.
• ACEND-accredited didactic program in dietetics is required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from CDR is required.
• Washington State Certified Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric and lab review, nutrition history, and identification of drug-nutrient interactions.
• Use motivational interviewing to create individualized nutrition goals, considering cultural factors and social determinants that shape eating behaviors.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition care for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, CKD, GI disorders, cancer, food allergies, and obesity.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure coordinated, high-quality nutrition support.
• Precept dietetic interns and students, develop training materials, and mentor clinical staff.
• Support compliance with organizational procedures, FQHC quality metrics, WIC requirements, and clinical standards such as TJC and HRSA.
• Stay connected to community demographics and resources, linking patients to supportive services and participating in outreach.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Nutrition assessment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Dietetics (regionally accredited)

ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Washington State Certified Dietitian

Job description

Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for clinic patients and WIC clients. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess nutrition needs, set goals, and deliver evidence-based care across conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The role requires a Master’s in Dietetics (or equivalent), RDN credential, WA Dietitian certification, and bilingual abilities.