Senior Clinical Dietitian and Diabetes Educator

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Clinical Dietitian III in Irvine, CA (on-site). The role focuses on diabetes expertise, complex patient care, education, and team leadership.

You will independently assess nutritional needs, design diet-therapy plans, and guide patients and families through discharge planning. Qualifications include RD status with extensive clinical dietitian experience; diabetes educator certification is favored, and board certification in oncology nutrition or related areas is a plus.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) required.
• Endocrinology position: Certification as a Diabetes Educator preferred.
• Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition, Diabetes Educator or Nutrition Support Clinician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess nutritional needs and design individualized menus and diet-therapy plans.
• Provide counseling and follow-up to help patients and families continue care after discharge.
• Oversee the Diet Technician and coach fellow professionals; serve as a nutrition resource for colleagues and the community.

Skills

Diabetes care

Counseling

Nutrition assessment

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years clinical dietitian experience

Master’s degree + 4 years clinical dietitian experience

Job description

City of Hope is seeking a Clinical Dietitian III in Irvine, CA (on-site). The role focuses on diabetes expertise, complex patient care, education, and team leadership.

You will independently assess nutritional needs, design diet-therapy plans, and guide patients and families through discharge planning. Qualifications include RD status with extensive clinical dietitian experience; diabetes educator certification is favored, and board certification in oncology nutrition or related areas is a plus.