Primary Care Registered Dietitian

Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic

Yakima (WA)

On-site

USD 64,896 - 79,496

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

Generous PTO and holidays

Loan repayment assistance

Bilingual differential compensation

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Yakima, WA, is seeking a Primary Care Registered Dietitian. The role involves nutritional screening, assessment, motivational interviewing, and collaboration with physicians to tailor nutrition plans for patients of all ages in a primary care setting.

Benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance, a profit-sharing/403(b) plan, generous PTO and holidays, and loan repayment assistance.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Dietetics required or grandfathered with a Bachelor's when applicable
ACEND® accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics coursework required
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 9
Ability to collaborate with medical professionals and care teams

Responsibilities

Conduct nutritional screening and assessment for patients, including anthropometric data and nutrition history
Utilize motivational interviewing to set goals and address lifestyle factors
Provide evidence-based nutrition recommendations for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other conditions
Collaborate with physicians and other health care providers to support nutrition care
Deliver preventative counseling at individual and group visits
Mentor dietetic interns and staff; participate in training materials
Monitor compliance with YVFWC procedures and quality metrics
Design outreach to raise awareness of services; document interactions in EMR

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal communication

Motivational interviewing

Education

Master's Degree in Dietetics

ACEND®-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position Title: Primary Care Registered Dietitian

City: Yakima

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: Yes

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 16995

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, 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.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew", for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
$31.20-$38.22/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

YVFWC Benefits

100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
Do you have any student debt? All our YVFWC sites are certified for state and federal loan repayment assistance. Ask for details!

What You'll Do:

Conducts nutritional screening and assessment for patients/clients to include anthropometric and laboratory data, collection of nutrition history, calculation of nutrition adequacy, and identification of drug-nutrient interactions
Utilizes motivational interview to identify desired goals and outcomes of nutrition care in collaboration with patient/client and health care professionals. Considers the variables that may influence the patient/client's food related behaviors including culture and social determinants of health
Evaluates and provides evidence based nutrition recommendations to address patient/client medical needs. Understands and evaluates patient/client nutrition status and its relationship to complex disease states including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies and obesity
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to advocate for and implement optimal nutrition care
Provides preventative services and counseling at individual patient/client visits and group meetings
Serves as preceptor providing nutrition education and guidance to dietetic interns and students. Develops training materials and participates in mentoring of staff
Assists in monitoring compliance to Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) procedures, federal qualified health center quality metrics and/or state and federal WIC requirements
Maintains awareness of community demographics and resources. Connects clients to resources
Designs and implements outreach activities to raise community awareness of program services
Completes documentation in the appropriate electronic medical record to document patient/client interaction
Actively participates in assigned meetings to promote care team collaboration and ongoing learning
Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
Performs other duties 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 Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in with a Bachelor's Degree
Completion of ACEND® (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics
A Master's Degree in Dietetics serves as two years of experience for job offer purposes
One year of experience in a clinic, primary care, outpatient, or community setting is preferred
Registered Dietitian Nutrition registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
State licensure based on location and job duties performed
May require the following certifications based on location and job duties performed.
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
State Certified Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date)
This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 9
Ability to effectively interact with adults, infants, children in a professional manner
Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment, to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and forward thinking
General knowledge in culturally appropriate practice
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records