Clinical Dietitian ( Per-diem)

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy through needs assessment, planning and intervention, collaborating with other disciplines, and educating patients and caregivers.

The role serves as an educational resource for food and nutrition staff, may float to other Palomar Health facilities, and requires English proficiency, Windows/MS Office skills, and ADA RD certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian certification from ADA is required.
• Clinical internship or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years as clinical dietitian in long-term and/or acute care preferred.
• CCS Paneled certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy through needs assessment, planning and intervention.
• Consult with other disciplines and educate patient and caregiver.
• Serve as educational resource to food and nutrition staff, other medical staff, and the community.
• May float to other Palomar Health facilities.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

English proficiency

Keyboarding

MS Windows

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree

Clinical certification

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Primarily responsible for ensuring optimal medical nutrition therapy through needs assessment, planning, and carrying out intervention, consulting with other disciplines, and educating patient and/or caregiver on nutritional needs. Serves as educational resource to food and nutrition employees, other medical staff, and the community. May be required to float to other Palomar Health facilities. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field

Preferred Education: Masters Degree and other clinical certification

Minimum Experience: Clinical internship or equivalent

Preferred Experience: 1 - 2 years as clinical dietitian in long-term and/or acute care

Required Certification: Registered Dietician - American Dietetic Assoc (ADA)

Preferred Certification: California Children's Services (CCS) Paneled

Required License: Not Applicable

Preferred License: Valid Driver's License

Current employees are not eligible for hiring incentives.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.