Per Diem Inpatient Dietitian

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,508 - 79,900; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics seeks a Per Diem Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy in a fast-paced academic setting in Los Angeles. The RD will perform assessments, develop care plans, and deliver education while collaborating with healthcare teams. This position supports diverse patient populations, including pediatric and adult patients. The role offers a salary range of $49.73-58.00/hr and the opportunity to work in an engaging healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification.
• Experience in nutrition therapy for complex medical conditions.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor nutrition interventions and manage therapeutic diets.

Job description

Description

The Per Diem Registered Dietitian (RD) provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with complex conditions in a large, fast-paced academic setting. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments, developing individualized care plans, documenting in the electronic health record, and delivering patient education. The RD implements and monitors nutrition interventions, including diagnosing malnutrition, performing Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE), managing therapeutic diets, and overseeing enteral and parenteral nutrition.

This role supports patients across the lifespan, from NICU and pediatric populations to adults and geriatric patients, including NPH. The Per Diem RD collaborates closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, medical staff, ancillary departments, and food service personnel. Participation in departmental activities, meetings, and performance improvement initiatives is also expected.

Salary Range: $49.73-58.00/hr