Clinical Dietitian: Pediatrics & Adults (Inpatient/Outpatient)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Santa Monica (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and outpatients across pediatrics, renal, critical care, gastroenterology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and oncology.

Under supervision, you will assess nutritional needs, perform nutrition-focused exams, diagnose malnutrition, and develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.

Formación

• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required.
• Clinical RD experience preferred.
• Pediatric RD experience preferred.
• Experience with California Children’s Services (CCS) paneling preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients across diverse specialties.
• Assess nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition.
• Coordinate referrals for continued nutrition care post-discharge within the UCLA Health network.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to support high-quality patient care.

Conocimientos

Verbal & written communication

Collaborative teamwork

Educación

Registered Dietitian / RD

Descripción del empleo

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and outpatients across pediatrics, renal, critical care, gastroenterology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and oncology.

Under supervision, you will assess nutritional needs, perform nutrition-focused exams, diagnose malnutrition, and develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.