Per Diem Dietitian: Nutrition & Weight Management

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine seeks a Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition services across care continuum. You will conduct assessments, craft care plans, monitor progress, and provide evidence-based counseling to support health goals.

You will facilitate education programs, lead classes, and collaborate with clinicians to optimize patient outcomes, including weight management initiatives and research participation.

Qualifications

• RD credential required.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred in Nutrition and Dietetics).
• Ability to counsel patients per protocol and work with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition services.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and create individualized care plans.
• Provide evidence-based counseling and education to support health goals.
• Coordinate patient education programs and weight management initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Bachelor's in Arts or Science (preferred in Nutrition and Dietetics)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data entry and databases

Job description

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine seeks a Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition services across care continuum. You will conduct assessments, craft care plans, monitor progress, and provide evidence-based counseling to support health goals.

You will facilitate education programs, lead classes, and collaborate with clinicians to optimize patient outcomes, including weight management initiatives and research participation.