Registered Dietitian

ADP, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

THIRA Health in Bellevue, WA is seeking a registered dietitian to oversee meal and nutrition care for patients in residential, PHP, and IOP programs. You will conduct nutrition assessments, counseling, and care planning, coordinating with the clinical team to support treatment goals.

The role requires WA RD license, accredited Dietetics degree, EMR fluency, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. You will document in EMR, lead nutrition education groups, and ensure kitchen cleanliness in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dietetics program.
• Current RD license in good standing with WA State Certification.
• WA State Food Handler’s Permit (or obtain within 2 weeks of hire).
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and various software programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nutritional care for patients in residential, PHP and IOP programs, including nutrition assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate weekly meals and nutrition goals using a Health at Every Size approach.
• Monitor and assist with meal planning and preparation for patients.
• Develop meal and snack menus for PHP and residential programs to support treatment.
• Lead weekly nutrition education groups for patients and caregivers.
• Maintain patient nutrition data in EMR charts and communicate with outside providers.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary team and ensure kitchen cleanliness.
• Adhere to HIPAA and THIRA Health policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Accredited Dietetics program

Tools

EMR systems

Kipu

AVEA

Waystar

Medical practice software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for the general oversight of all meal and nutrition related aspects of programming and patient’s nutritional care and services. Additionally responsible for providing nutrition assessment and counseling to patients. Coordinate care with clinical and medical treatmentteamto assist in treatment plans for patients.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstratedcompetencyin the use of Microsoft Office and theability to use various software programs
• Experience and literacy with Electronic Medical Records systems and medical practice software
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Graduate of an accredited Dietetics program
• Current RD license in good standing with WA State Certification
• Must possess current and active WA State Food Handler’s Permit, or obtain one within the firsttwo (2)weeks of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with eating disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, mood disorders, and/or anxiety disordered patients
• Experience with Kipu, AVEA, and/or Waystar

Addendum A:Essential JobFunctions and Responsibilities

Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Provide direct nutritional care for patients in residential,PHPand IOPprograms, including, but not limitedtonutrition assessments, care planning, monitoring and evaluation, and enteral nutrition therapy (residential only);
• Coordinate weekly meetings with patients to develop meal plans and establish/assess nutrition goals using a HAES (Health at Every Size) approach.
• Monitor and assist patients with meal preparation/planning
• Support with the development ofmealand snackmenusfor PHP and residential patientsthat would positively impact treatment of anxiety,depression, and eating disorders
• Supportthe development ofand leadweekly nutrition education groups for patientsand parents/caregivers
• Maintain all nutritional data for patients in EMR patient charts
• Communicate with outside providers and patient family membersregardingnutritionalinformationas needed
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary team
• Ensure maintenanceofkitchencleanliness and organization
• All other duties as assigned

Addendum B: General Responsibilities& Expectations

Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Adhere toWA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverseclients and staff
• Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethicsand Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings,trainings, andall other coverage, duties, andspecial projects as assigned
• Demonstrated abilityto exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAA requirements
• Demonstrated ability tomulti-task
• Demonstrated ability to workin a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture
• Effectivelycommunicate with alllevels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner

Work is performed primarily indoors, with bothartificialandnaturallighting. Equipmentincludes standard office equipment, i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands , and lifting up to 25lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Saturday through Friday week.