Inpatient Dietitian, Per Diem

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,871 - 81,498; Part time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Per Diem Registered Dietitian to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for patients with complex medical issues. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to perform assessments, develop nutrition care plans, and provide education.

Key responsibilities include managing enteral and parenteral nutrition support, conducting Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes across all age groups.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing malnutrition and performing Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams.
• At least two years of inpatient clinical experience.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Monitor therapeutic nutrition interventions and evaluate patient outcomes.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutrition assessment

Evidence-based nutrition education

Clinical nutrition

Education

Registered Dietitian Certification

Job description

Description

The Per Diem Registered Dietitian (RD) provides comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to patients with complex medical conditions in a large, fast-paced academic health system. Working as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, the RD conducts nutrition assessments and reassessments, develops individualized nutrition care plans, documents interventions in the electronic health record, and provides evidence-based nutrition education to patients and families.

Key responsibilities include assessing nutritional status, diagnosing and managing malnutrition, performing Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE), developing and monitoring therapeutic nutrition interventions, and managing enteral and parenteral nutrition support. The RD evaluates patient outcomes and modifies nutrition care plans to support optimal clinical outcomes.

This position provides nutrition care across the continuum of care and throughout the lifespan, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric, and neuropsychiatric populations. The Per Diem RD collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, food service staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Salary Range: $50.72-59.16/hr

Qualifications

• Registered Dietician Certification required
• Minimum of two years of inpatient clinical experience required
• Experience in an academic hospital setting preferred

Internship experience does not count toward required experience