Clinical Dietitian

Dignity Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their team in Redwood City. The role involves providing medical nutritional therapy, assessing patients' nutritional status, and counseling families on dietary needs. This position offers a supportive environment within a recognized community hospital focused on innovative healthcare. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• Counsel patients and families on food requirements and therapeutic nutrition.
• Develop and modify care plans based on nutritional assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutritional therapy and assess nutritional status.
• Counsel patients and families about eating habits.

Skills

Nutritional Therapy

Patient Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutritional therapy, assess nutritional status, develop and modify care plans, and counsel patients and families on food requirements and therapeutic nutrition.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Preferred:

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred; consideration for less experienced or new grads with completed accredited internships, depending on staffing
• 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. Recognized for advanced cardiac care, patient safety, and comprehensive services, it offers a healing environment with modern medical facilities.

Pay Range

$42.82 - $62.09 /hour

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care