DIETITIAN - PART TIME

UHS • Kirkland, WA

49d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian plans modified diets as requested by the attending physician/licensed practitioner, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree in clinical nutrition or dietetics preferred.
• At least one (1) year post internship work experience in clinical nutrition preferred, in a health care facility with concentration in nutritional assessment and counseling. Prior experience with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and other behavioral conditions preferred.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetics and certified dietitian with the State of Washington.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in clinical nutrition or dietetics preferred.
• At least one (1) year post internship work experience in clinical nutrition preferred, in a health care facility with concentration in nutritional assessment and counseling. Prior experience with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and other behavioral conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans modified diets as requested by the attending physician/licensed practitioner
• Provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed
• Counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles
• Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department
• Provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees