Primary Care Registered Dietitian

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Kennewick (WA); Hybrid; USD 45,130 - 55,283; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Student debt assistance

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic seeks a Registered Dietitian for Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA. This role involves conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, collaborating with healthcare providers, and providing evidence-based nutrition support to patients of all ages. Working 40 hours a week, the position offers a competitive hourly rate plus a substantial hiring bonus, excellent benefits including 100% employer-paid health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Dietetics required.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited program necessary.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
• Use motivational interviewing to create individualized nutrition goals.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition care for various conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians for coordinated care.
• Precept dietetic interns and support professional development.
• Engage in community outreach to raise awareness.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Comprehensive nutrition assessments

Collaborative care with physicians

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master’s Degree in Dietetics

Completion of ACEND-accredited program

RDN credential

Washington State Certified Dietitian

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in our medical clinics work closely with medical and mental health providers to support the nutritional needs of primary care patients of all ages, offering counseling for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, digestive issues, and food allergies, as well as preventative education, including Well Child Checks, prenatal counseling, and healthy family guidance. Using a motivational interviewing approach, they tailor nutrition interventions to each individual’s lifestyle in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Our Primary Care RDNs are easily accessible for warm handoffs, proactively identify patients through reports and registries, and provide same-day, no-cost access for all patients established at our clinics.

This position will primarily work in Yakima, but will remotely cover appointments for all sites. May be asked to physically float to different locations after September 2026.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care. We offer a wide range of services and a holistic model that extends to community programs and outreach.

Position Details

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• $32.76-$40.13/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
• At Hire: $1,500.00
• At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00
• At 12 months: $1,500.00
• Relocation Allowance available – ask for more details!
• Location: Kennewick, WA (with remote coverage for all sites)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan offered
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and additional benefits
• Student debt assistance available at YVFWC sites (loan repayment program details provided upon request)

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric and lab review, nutrition history, and identification of drug–nutrient interactions
• Use motivational interviewing to create individualized nutrition goals, considering cultural factors and social determinants that shape eating behaviors
• Provide evidence-based nutrition care for a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, GI disorders, cancer, food allergies, and obesity
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure patients receive coordinated, high-quality nutrition support through both individual visits and group education
• Precept dietetic interns and students, develop training materials, and mentor clinical staff to support learning and professional development
• Support compliance with organizational procedures, FQHC quality metrics, WIC requirements, and clinical standards such as TJC and HRSA
• Stay connected to community demographics and resources, linking patients to supportive services and participating in outreach that raises awareness of clinic programs
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, actively engage in care-team meetings, and contribute to other clinic needs as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to January 2024 may be grandfathered in with a Bachelor’s Degree
• Completion of ACEND-accredited didactic program in dietetics
• One year of experience in a clinic, primary care, outpatient, or community setting is preferred
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Washington State Certified Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 9