Clinical Dietitian

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Redwood City seeks a Registered Dietitian to deliver exceptional nutritional therapy. The role involves assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing care plans, and providing counseling to patients and families. Join a recognized community hospital known for its advanced medical services and patient care.

Qualifications

• Develops and evaluates nutritional care plans.
• Counsels patients and families on nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutritional therapy to patients.
• Modifies care plans based on patient responses.

Skills

Nutritional Therapy

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Provides medical nutritional therapy to patients by assessing nutritional status, developing a plan of care to maintain or improve nutritional status, periodically evaluating the patient's response to the plan of care, and modifying it as required for optimal outcomes. Counsels patients and/or families about food requirements, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Preferred:

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred; applicants with less than 1 year experience or who are recent graduates with an accredited internship may be considered on a case-by-case basis, staffing permitting.
• Working experience in an acute care hospital is highly preferred.

Overview

About Sequoia Hospital – Hello Humankindness
Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional healthcare for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment including private spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.