Primary Care Registered Dietitian – Full Time

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Holidays

Loan repayment assistance

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Kennewick, WA seeks a Registered Dietitian to support primary care patients through nutrition counseling and preventive education.

You will work with medical and mental health teams, focusing on diabetes, cardiovascular health, weight management, and allergies.

Qualifications

• Provide nutrition counseling to primary care patients of all ages for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, and food allergies.
• Deliver preventive education including Well Child Checks, prenatal counseling, and family health guidance with motivational interviewing.
• Assess patient needs, offer same-day no-cost access, and coordinate with the care team for quality nutrition support.
• Develop individualized nutrition plans considering cultural and social factors; connect with community resources.
• Precept interns, train staff, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Precept interns and support clinical staff development.
• Develop training materials for dietetic staff.
• Collaborate with medical teams to optimize patient nutrition plans.

Skills

Counseling

Motivational interviewing

Cultural competency

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master’s in Dietetics

ACEND-accredited program

Bachelor’s in Dietetics (pre-Jan 2024 credentialed)

Job description

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at a community health center in Kennewick, WA!

• Work closely with medical and mental health providers to support primary care patients of all ages through counseling on conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, and food allergies.
• Provide preventative education, including Well Child Checks, prenatal counseling, and family health guidance, using motivational interviewing to tailor nutrition interventions in a supportive environment.
• Identify patient needs proactively, offer same-day no-cost access, and collaborate with the care team to ensure coordinated, high-quality nutrition support.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized plans considering cultural and social factors, and stay engaged with community resources.
• Precept interns, develop training, and support clinical staff development while maintaining compliance with organizational and quality standards.
• Qualifications include a Master’s in Dietetics (or Bachelor’s for pre-Jan 2024 credentialed dietitians), completion of an ACEND-accredited program, and RD registration. Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Enjoy benefits such as employer-paid health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, holidays, and loan repayment assistance. Salary ranges from $32.76-$48.23/hour with a $5,000 hiring/retention bonus.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to transforming communities through compassionate, individualized care.