Dietitian - Community Health

Providence Health Plan Group; Hesperia (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Part-time options

Supportive work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hesperia, California is seeking an Outpatient Registered Dietitian to provide education and support to patients in various settings, including group and individual visits. The successful candidate will work independently to research, develop, and implement effective educational programs for both patients and the community. Responsibilities include evaluating programs, building relationships with patients, and making an impactful difference in their health. This role offers a flexible schedule with the potential for part-time options.

Qualifications

• One year working in an outpatient healthcare setting.
• Experience providing medical nutrition therapy and counseling.
• Experience teaching self-management skills to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient education and support in group and individual settings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for patients.
• Research and stay updated on nutrition science topics.

Skills

Patient education

Nutrition counseling

Program evaluation

Chronic disease management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food or Nutrition Science

National CDR Registered Dietitian

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Outpatient Registered Dietitian functions independently providing education to patients in various settings such as group, individual and telephone contact. This position is responsible for researching, developing, implementing and evaluating education programs for patients, staff and the community.

Join Our Team

We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Outpatient Registered Dietitian to provide patient education and support in a variety of settings, including group and individual visits, both in-person and virtual. This role offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and make a meaningful impact on their health and well-being.

About the Role

As an Outpatient Registered Dietitian, you will work independently to research, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for patients and the community. You will have the opportunity to serve a small community and make a real difference in the lives of your patients.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible scheduling, including one at-home virtual day per week
• Possibility of part-time options to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and make a meaningful impact on their health and well-being
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food or Nutrition Science.
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire.
• One (1) year working in an outpatient healthcare setting.
• One (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian in an outpatient education department teaching patients (adults and children) in group and individual settings.
• Experience with providing MNT and individual counseling.
• Experience with teaching and modeling self-management skills, concepts, resources and tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants.
• Experience with working with patients with chronic diseases and other primary prevention programs.
• Experience with program planning, implementation, evaluation and education training.
• Experience with Microsoft Word or windows environment and an email system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nutritional Science, Public Health, Health Education, or related field.
• Additional specialty certification related to department and patient needs (e.g., weight management, cancer care, pediatric issues, renal, and exercise instruction) upon hire.
• Upon hire: Pediatric nutrition therapy certifications.
• Experience working with patients with chronic diseases, exercise instruction, children’s health issues and other primary prevention programs and topics.
• Pediatric nutrition therapy experience.PowerPoint, Access, and GroupWise experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.