Dialysis Dietitian

U.S. Renal Care; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to kidney disease patients.

You will provide medical nutrition therapy under supervision of a Regional Manager, collaborating with physicians, nurses and care teams to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include recommending therapeutic diets, reviewing labs, educating on fluid and mineral management, conducting patient assessments, and participating in monthly care conferences with a

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy under supervision of a Regional Manager.
• Recommend therapeutic diets based on patient needs and treatment changes in consultation with the physician.
• Review lab results and educate on fluid, sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management.
• Conduct patient assessments and care planning; participate in monthly interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, physicians, administrators, social workers, nurses, and technicians to maintain relationships with hospitals, SNFs, agencies and vendors.
• Support clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and outcomes; participate in QAPI activities.

Job description

Responsibilities

How you\'ll change lives As a Dietitian at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, providing excellent care for patients living with kidney disease. U.S. Renal care dietitians work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager.

What you\'ll be doing

Patient Nutrition. Using the most current, science-based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient\'s physician. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on such topics as fluid and sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, as well as participating in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.

Teamwork. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community.

Safety - Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes, with a focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

Pay Range

USD $74,880.00 - USD $110,326.00 /Yr.