Part Time Registered Dietitian

Witt/Kieffer; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Boyer Children's Clinic in Seattle is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative nutrition services for infants and young children with feeding challenges, in homes, clinics, and community settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, development of nutrition care plans, and support for families; requires RD/RDN and Washington license, CPR/First Aid, and ability to work with diverse cultures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and/or Dietetics, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN).
• Licensed Dietitian for the geographical area where he/she manages patients (LD or LDN).
• One or more years of RD/RDN experience preferred, but not required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, indirect, or consultative services to children with feeding difficulties in client homes, at other community sites, and in the center, in compliance with regulatory and company practices.
• Coordinate program with child's caregiver(s), other therapy and educational programs, and with other involved agencies and professionals.
• Develop and maintain enteral nutrition care plans based on physician orders and assessments.
• Support infants/toddlers with feeding equipment and weaning programs.
• Work with diverse food cultures and maximize growth and calories for infants and toddlers.

Skills

Action-oriented

Solution-oriented

Attention to detail

Bilingual preferred

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics

Registered Dietitian / RD or RDN

Licensed Dietitian (LD/LDN)

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Boyer Children's Clinic is currently seeking a part‑time Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to join our team! Boyer provides medical, therapy, special education and family services to infants and young children with developmental delays, and their families. For more information, visit www.boyercc.org .

Working with staff at all levels, the Registered Dietitian provides evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services for children with feeding difficulties aged birth to three. Our Dietitian will work in partnership with other care team members to plan and coordinate nutrition care delivery for all patients referred by care team members. The Dietitian will formulate, revise, and maintain enteral nutrition patient care plans based on physician orders and assessment findings including the identification of patient problems/needs, goals and actions, and interventions relating to the care or service provided. The right person will be able to work collaboratively and earn trust quickly, while maintaining a focus on our overall mission.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct, indirect, or consultative services to children with feeding difficulties in client homes, at other community sites, and in the center, in compliance with regulatory and company practices.
• Ability to work with and support infants and toddlers with Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube), Nasojejunal Tube (NJ Tube), Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), and provide weaning programs from the tube
• Knowledgeable about community resources/WIC for feeding essentials, varieties of bottles, infant/toddler feeding tools, etc.
• Knowledgeable about growth and weight gain in infants in toddlers
• Have a comfort level and/or experience working with a variety of food cultures
• Ability to provide strategizes for maximizing growth and increasing calories in infants and toddlers
• Coordinate program with child's caregiver(s), other therapy and educational programs, and with other involved agencies and professionals.

Schedule

Estimated to be around 8 hours per month, with potential for increased hours and schedule flexibility

Compensation

$35.70 - $48.30 per hour

Position Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities

• Action-oriented and solution-oriented with superior attention to detail.
• Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to earn trust and communicate, both in writing and verbally, at all levels and disciplines within and outside the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, staff, co-workers, and physicians.
• Ability to instruct parents and other persons involved in the handling and management of the child.
• Ability to pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and fingerprint check.

Required Licenses, Qualifications, and/or Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and/or Dietetics, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN)
• Licensed Dietitian for the geographical area where he/she manages patients (LD or LDN)
• One or more years of RD/RDN experience preferred, but not required
• Current First Aid and CPR certification are required.
• Must possess valid Washington State Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and a reliable means of transportation.

Work Environment

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds (average three-year-old). Travel requirements include ability to transport oneself between office and various locations where service takes place, such as in Client homes and community locations.

We Make a Difference

Our work supports each of our children’s unique abilities, and helps our families become their child’s best advocate.

Please note, COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccination is strongly encouraged.

Boyer Children’s Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Boyer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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About the Organization Boyer was organized in 1942 by a group of doctors, parents and volunteers to provide services for children with cerebral palsy in a community setting. Today, over 75 years later, Boyer continues to be a leader and highly-valued resource in the community promoting services for children with neuromuscular disabilities and developmental delays. We are medical professionals, therapists, educators and other professionals who are dedicated to the children and families we serve. We provide the uniquely team-directed and family centered services and professional training that has distinguished the agency since inception far into the future.
As we grow, we're looking for passionate, driven and civic-minded employees who embrace innovation, change and diversity, and embody our values.

EOE Statement Since 1942, Boyer Children’s Clinic has worked to empower families and improve the lives of children with special needs. We recognize the impact of a diverse staff who reflect the families we serve, and we continuously strive to extend our core values of equity and inclusion into the broader community. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment at Boyer, especially members of underrepresented groups and veterans. We are committed to recruiting and hiring individuals, and treating employees during employment, without regard to any legally protected class.

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