Registered Dietitian - Per Diem - La Jolla

Scripps Health, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Health in La Jolla is seeking a casual per diem Dietitian to support coverage across Scripps campuses, including LOA and PTO coverage. Weekend availability is required and you will join our Clinical Nutrition team providing medical nutrition therapy in an acute care setting.

The role emphasizes clinical assessments, nutrition planning, education, and follow-up for patients of all ages, with an emphasis on quality care and regulatory compliance within our award-winning health system.

Qualifications

• Clinical assessments and nutrition care for patients of all ages.
• Screening for nutritional risk and developing care plans.
• Implementing and monitoring nutrition therapy with education and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy in acute care.
• Support coverage across Scripps campuses as needed.
• Assist with nutrition education for patients and families.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutritional risk screening

Care plan development and follow-up

Job description

This is a casual (per diem) position based out of our Scripps Memorial campus in La Jolla and will help support other Scripps Campuses as needed. The casual Dietitian helps support coverage for LOA's, PTO, and additional departmental needs. Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Our Clinical Nutrition team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care to all patients utilizing technical skills in an acute care setting. Skills include clinical assessments, screening for nutritional risk, developing, implementing, and monitoring a nutrition care plan, education, and follow up. They provide service to patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics. Compliance to JCAHO Standards, Title XXII, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate age specific patient care as established for environment and job title.