Per Diem Registered Dietitian – Acute Care, Weekend Flex

Scripps Health; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Health in La Jolla is seeking a casual per diem Dietitian to support coverage across Scripps campuses, including LOA and PTO coverage. Weekend availability is required and you will join our Clinical Nutrition team providing medical nutrition therapy in an acute care setting.

The role emphasizes clinical assessments, nutrition planning, education, and follow-up for patients of all ages, with an emphasis on quality care and regulatory compliance within our award-winning health system.

Qualifications

• Clinical assessments and nutrition care for patients of all ages.
• Screening for nutritional risk and developing care plans.
• Implementing and monitoring nutrition therapy with education and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy in acute care.
• Support coverage across Scripps campuses as needed.
• Assist with nutrition education for patients and families.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutritional risk screening

Care plan development and follow-up

Job description

Scripps Health in La Jolla is seeking a casual per diem Dietitian to support coverage across Scripps campuses, including LOA and PTO coverage. Weekend availability is required and you will join our Clinical Nutrition team providing medical nutrition therapy in an acute care setting.

The role emphasizes clinical assessments, nutrition planning, education, and follow-up for patients of all ages, with an emphasis on quality care and regulatory compliance within our award-winning health system.