Primary Care Registered Dietitian - Full Time

Jobtome; Cowiche (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring/Retention Bonus

Relocation Allowance

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

PTO & holidays

Loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA seeks a Registered Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy for medical patients and high-risk WIC clients. You will join an interdisciplinary team to assess conditions and tailor nutrition plans, addressing individual needs within a community health setting.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, collaboration with physicians, and mentoring interns, with strong emphasis on culturally sensitive practice and WIC requirements.

Qualifications

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric data, history and lab review.
• Use motivational interviewing to set individualized nutrition goals respecting cultural and social factors.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition care for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, CKD, GI disorders, cancer and obesity.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to provide coordinated nutrition support.
• Precept dietetic interns and students, and mentor clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for clinic patients.
• Use motivational interviewing to develop personalized nutrition goals.
• Provide nutrition care for diabetes, CVD, CKD, GI disorders, cancer, allergies, obesity.
• Collaborate with physicians for coordinated care and group education.
• Precept interns and staff, develop training materials.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Motivational interviewing

Evidence-based nutrition care

Care team collaboration

Precept dietetic interns

EMR documentation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Dietetics

ACEND-accredited Dietetics program

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

WA State Certified Dietitian

Tools

Job description

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA! Provide medical nutrition therapy for clinic medical patients and/or high-risk Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients. Functions as an interdisciplinary healthcare team member to assess and treat medical conditions and address individual nutrition needs. 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
• Relocation Allowance available - ask for more details!

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

• 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 Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in with a Bachelor's Degree
• Completion of ACEND - accredited didactic program in dietetics
• Registered Dietitian Nutrition registered with the Commission on Dietic Registration
• Washington State Certified Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 9
• One year of experience in a clinic, primary care, outpatient, or community setting is preferred

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at www.Yvfwc.Com to learn more about our organization.